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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina is a young woman married to an older man who had an affair with the charming Count Vronsky. Her pursuit of pleasure leads to complications in her personal and professional life.

Anna Karenina's Plot: The story revolves around Anna Karenina, a married woman who has an affair with Count Vronsky, though their relationship is a significant part of the plot. Anna arrives in the midst of her brother’s family being torn apart by his unbridled womanizing. Despite this, Vronsky is eager to marry Anna if she agrees to leave her husband Karenin, a senior government official. However, they face difficulties making friends and return home where Anna suffers shunning due to their affair. Meanwhile, Levin, a wealthy landowner who wants to marry Kitty, faces similar struggles. Throughout the novel, various characters discuss topics such as agriculture, politics, religion, morality, gender roles, and social class.

Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Sep 25, 1977

After her brother is being found being unfaithful, Anna Karenina persuades he...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Oct 2, 1977

Army officer Vronsky falls in love with Anna, who returns to her husband, Kar...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Oct 9, 1977

Anna returns Vronsky's feelings, and becomes pregnant with his child.

Episode 4

4.

Aired: Oct 16, 1977

After a difficult birth to a baby girl, Anna flees with Vronsky without obtai...

Episode 5

5.

Aired: Oct 23, 1977

After a difficult birth to a baby girl, Anna flees with Vronsky without obtai...

Episode 6

6.

Aired: Oct 30, 1977

Levin and Kitty marry and soon after, Kitty discovers that she is pregnant.

Episode 7

7.

Aired: Nov 5, 1977

Anna and Vronsky return to Russia. After a furious Karenin sees Anna visiting...

Episode 8

8.

Aired: Nov 12, 1977

Anna decides to marry Vronsky.

Episode 9

9.

Aired: Nov 19, 1977

Anna commits suicide after becoming increasingly bitter towards Vronsky.

Episode 10

10.

Aired: Nov 26, 1977

Karenin takes custody of Anna's baby girl, and Vronsky leaves to help fight t...

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Info about Anna Karenina

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Romance, History