The Bretts
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1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theatre business.
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Season 1
The King Shall Not Die
To manage his out-of-control bills and correspondence, Charles hires an attractive society lady as a secretary. Lydia accepts a role in the play that lacks a role for Charles. When Lydia learns of his new secretary, she moves out and threatens divorce. Since he has not been offered good roles, Charles stages a play that everyone else thinks is mediocre. Lydia's play is a hit, while Charles' doesn't even cover expenses - until a special visitor shows up.
Driving Ambition
Charles and Lydia purchase a motorcar. Thomas is thrilled when Jean likes his play, but Sutton thinks she doesn't know her place. Charles wants to purchase the Princess Theatre so his son can take over the starring role in 'The King Must Not Die.'
Vagabonds and Thieves
Since Thomas' play has been a success, Brewster wants his next play to be produced in the Princess and Charles wants him to rewrite it with a suitable part for himself. Thomas faces a shocking discovery.
Full House
Charles' father (George) and mother come to stay after an illness. Thomas moves out of the house and into the theatre. New theatre manager Piers finds expensive work needs to be done on the building, and starts an affair with Martha. George is suspicious of Piers.
Moving Pictures
Charles, Lydia, and Martha start work on a new play. Flora reveals to the family that she saw Edwin in a movie, which causes great consternation until Laszlo offers Charles a screen test. Charles, forced to see himself onscreen, gracefully declines the role. Laszlo offers Sutton a job as his assistant, and Sutton contemplates taking it.
Broadway, Here I Come
An American songwriter comes to visit. Charles is jealous of Gerard's attention to Lydia, but Martha is the one he pursues. Lydia has to ask Charles to help with her enormous tax bill, and contemplates returning to Broadway.
Revenge Is Sweet
Offended by a particularly vicious review of their new play, Edwin pours a drink into the critic's lap at a gentleman's club. Lydia comes back from New York, but Charles is jealous of her Broadway co-star. As the newspaper continues to publish innuendo about the Bretts, Charles receives valuable information from an unexpected source.
Get Me to the Church on Time
Edwin is smitten by Martha's friend Diana. Sutton brings lady friend Polly home for tea but is disappointed his romance isn't progressing. Gerard wants Martha to come to America with him, but she doesn't want to lose her career.
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Stream The Bretts online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama series originally produced in English and released in 1987, it's earned a solid 6.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Bretts
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theatre business. Across 2 seasons and 19 episodes, originally airing on ITV Central, with status "Returning Series".
The Bretts Cast and Characters
The cast features Norman Rodway (as Charles), Barbara Murray (as Lydia), Belinda Lang (as Martha Brett), George Winter (as Thomas), and Tim Wylton (as Sutton). Their performances are a major reason The Bretts has built such a passionate audience.
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The Bretts flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bretts
Where can I watch The Bretts online for free?
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How many episodes does The Bretts have?
The Bretts has 19 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Bretts good? What's the rating?
The Bretts holds a 6.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of The Bretts?
The main cast includes Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, and George Winter, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Bretts available in English?
Yes — The Bretts was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Bretts released?
The Bretts first aired in 1987.
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You can watch The Bretts online for free on Bowood.TV. All 19 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Bretts have?
The Bretts currently has 2 seasons and a total of 19 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Bretts about?
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theatre business. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Bretts originally available?
The Bretts was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Bretts first released?
The Bretts first premiered on October 16, 1987 (1987). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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