The Crimson Petal and the White

Meet Sugar, a 19-year-old Victorian legend - stylish period drama

Stylish drama portraying the story of Sugar, an unconventional and strong-willed young prostitute in Victorian London, and William Rackham, a reluctant perfume heir.

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Failing as a writer, William finds solace when he seeks out the renowned prostitute Sugar.

Failing as a writer, deeply in debt, loathing to join his father’s business, and plagued by his unstable wife, William finds solace when he seeks out the renowned prostitute Sugar.

Curious to develop her hold on William, Sugar finds his address and spies on his house.

Curious to develop her hold over William, Sugar finds his address and spies on him. Glimpsing her through the window, Agnes is convinced that the mysterious figure is an angel.

Mrs Fox recovers miraculously, but is inconsolable over Henry’s death.

Mrs Fox recovers miraculously, but is inconsolable over Henry’s death. Now too busy, William invites Sugar to become governess to his neglected daughter Sophie.

Sugar continues to become the maternal figure that Sophie has never known.

Sugar continues to become the maternal figure that Sophie has never known. William is called to identify a body found in the Thames - he is convinced he knows who it is.

The Crimson Petal and the White

The Crimson Petal and the White

Series 1

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4