Shabby Tiger

E1. A Wife in Water Colours

A seven-part serial adapted from Howard Spring's novel about life in England in the 1930s. The story centers on the relationship between a young artist and a fiery Irish girl, who meet by chance in the countryside.

E2. A Jealous Mistress

A proposition from Nick—to live with him in Manchester—and a proposal of marriage from Jacob confront Anna.

E3. Beggars at a Banquet

Tension between Nick and his friend Anton mars a party for the artistic community. When Nick leaves, Anna is courted by another man.

E4. To Escape from Ourselves

Already distraught, Anna arrives home to a tableau of intimacy between Nick and Rachel.

E5. Strawberries and Champagne

Rachel, ambitious to marry well, meets Nick's millionaire father in a hotel lounge.

E6. The Mirror of Reason

The relationships between Nick and Anna, Rachel and Sir George are tested.