'BEECHAM HOUSE' OPENS
ITS LAVISH DOORS NEXT SUNDAY!
I've already informed you about this one a few weeks ago in our
extensive lavish spotlight in which you can read more about the plot and the rich gallery
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| Beecham House starts airing next Sunday on ITV, June 23rd! |
of characters, but today I'm bringing you the airing date: exotic new historical drama
BEECHAM HOUSE will start airing its six episode first season next Sunday, June 23rd at ITV!
18TH CENTURY INDIA
As you know
Tom Bateman stars in the series set on the cusp of the
19th century in Delhi before the British ruled in that region, depicting
the fortunes
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| Gurinder Chada both wrote and directed the whole saga! |
of the residents of Beecham House, an imposing mansion
surrounded by acres of exotic woods and pristine lawns. He plays
enigmatic, soulful John Beecham,
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| Each episode took about 12 days to shoot! |
a handsome former soldier who has
purchased the magnificent mansion, to begin a new life with his family.
Lesley Nicol plays his robust mother,
Leo
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| Similar to Poldark, you can expect a shirtless hero in Beecham House too |
Suter is his playboy brother,
while
Gregory Fitoussi plays villainous General Castillon!
It is interesting that just like Aidan Turner in
Poldark,
Tom Bateman will have a shirtless scene in the very first episode, cleaning up the garden with a
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| Tom Bateman takes the lead role after leading Vanity Fair for ITV |
machete while showing us his muscles, so ladies need to prepare their smelling salts. The series was shot on gorgeous locations in India, from
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| Gregory Fittousi is French General Castillon, John's enemy |
beautiful gardens to royal palaces and ancient forts. This includes fortified
Chomu Palace in Jaipur, whose
Samode Palace and
Amber Fort will
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| Marc Warren is Samuel Parker, an old friend of John's |
also be seen in the series. Famous
Taj Mahal was also used as the background for some of the scenes. The interior of the Beecham House itself was built in England.
So rich and interesting history of India...Promising!
ReplyDeleteI don't think we've seen much of India set series before the arrival of the British terrorists and invaders.
DeleteYes, you've already informed us about Beecham House.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I remember, the creator and director of this historical drama is an indian female. This fact, I think, might add authenticity and quality to the plot and characters.
She is! The series seems to be her passion project.
DeleteHopefully it will be an honest exploration of colonialism.
ReplyDeleteIt won't as this is not set in colonial times, but before it, while that part of India still had it's Indian emperor! That is why you have this French soldier in the cast, they were still fighting against Brits for the influence there, before Brits won and started their bloody Raj.
DeleteThis is one we have been looking forward to. Better head to Amazon and order me some smelling salts in preparation ;)
ReplyDeleteHe is no Aidan Turner, but he will be a nice summer passtime :)
DeleteI am looking forward to watching this with the good lady.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to order some Indian food next Sunday night :)
DeleteNice that the film is actually set in India. The Taj Mahal would be interesting to see.
ReplyDeleteThe series, not a film :)
DeleteThat should be interesting☺
ReplyDeleteAn inspiration for some Indian food!
DeleteUm... Angie might like it.
ReplyDeleteYou mean she ain't starring in it? Guess she'll just be staring then...
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