7.059 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestMargaret is unwilling to punish Henry for his past transgressions, committed long before they met. Helen leaves for Europe without explanation, only returning when tragedy strikes.
The social and class divisions in early 20th century England through the intersection of three families - the wealthy Wilcoxes, the gentle and idealistic Schlegels and the lower-middle class Basts.
Acting
Atwell's Margaret contains multitudes behind every restrained glance
Production
Howards End the house: character, metaphor, and fourth protagonist
Writing
Kenneth Lonergan adapts Forster with devastating modern clarity
Creator
Hettie Macdonald
Hayley Atwell
Margaret Schlegel
Matthew Macfadyen
Henry Wilcox
Julia Ormond
Mrs. Wilcox
Tracey Ullman
Aunt Juley Mund
Philippa Coulthard
Helen Schlegel
Joseph Quinn
Leonard Bast
Alex Lawther
Tibby Schlegel
Sandra Voe
Miss Avery
Miles Jupp
Percy Cahill
Joe Bannister
Charles Wilcox
Donna Banya
Annie
Bessie Carter
Evie Wilcox
Rosalind Eleazar
Jacky Bast
Yolanda Kettle
Dolly Wilcox
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Joseph Quinn's breakout role before Stranger Things — his Leonard Bast will break you.
Forster's 1910 novel was too radical for its time; this 2017 adaptation landed the week after Trump's inauguration, making its class critique feel almost too timely.
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