Drama

Howards End

Academy Award®–winning screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea) brings a fresh take to adapting E.M. Forster’s classic novel with its portrait of two imaginative and life-loving sisters in Edwardian England as they develop relationships within both the upper and lower classes. Stars Matthew Macfadyen, Hayley Atwell, Philippa Coulthard, and Tracey Ullman, among others.

Episode 1

53m

A passionate misunderstanding, a surprise visit and a stolen umbrella set into motion a series of events that unexpectedly intertwine the lives of the Schlegels, the Wilcoxes and the Basts.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2020 E1 - 53m

    A passionate misunderstanding, a surprise visit and a stolen umbrella set into motion a series of events that unexpectedly intertwine the lives of the Schlegels, the Wilcoxes and the Basts.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2020 E2 - 53m

    After Mrs. Wilcox’s death, her family is surprised by her final request regarding Howards End. The Schlegels face eviction from their home at Wickham Place. The Schlegel sisters take up the cause of Jacky Bast’s husband.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2020 E3 - 53m

    Still searching for a new home, Margaret receives an unexpected offer from Henry which could change everything. Helen is incensed by the unfair fate of the Basts. The three families collide at a wedding, and Henry’s past is revealed.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S2020 E4 - 52m 40s

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for his past misdeeds. Helen leaves abruptly for Europe without explanation. Margaret and Tibby enlist Henry’s help to resolve issues at Howards End—where the three families finally have a showdown.

Extras + Features

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E1 - 1m 21s

    Aunt Juley inquires about the Wilcox family and how they crossed paths with the Schlegel siblings.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E2 - 30s

    After Mrs. Wilcox’s death, her family is surprised by her final request regarding Howards End. The Schlegels face eviction from their home at Wickham Place. The Schlegel sisters take up the cause of Jacky Bast’s husband.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E2 - 1m 44s

    Leonard Bast returns to see Margaret and Helen, to explain recent events.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E3 - 30s

    Still searching for a new home, Margaret receives an unexpected offer from Henry which could change everything. Helen is incensed by the unfair fate of the Basts. The three families collide at a wedding, and Henry’s past is revealed.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E3 - 1m 39s

    As their eviction date draws nearer, Margaret tries to find a new home for the Schlegel family with the help of Mr. Wilcox.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2020 E4 - 30s

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for his past misdeeds. Helen leaves abruptly for Europe without explanation. Margaret and Tibby enlist Henry’s help to resolve issues at Howards End—where the three families finally have a showdown.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2020 E4 - 1m 2s

    Helen begs for Tibby's help with her secret plan involving the Basts.

Schedule

  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    1 Hour

    Margaret receives an offer from Henry; Helen is distraught by the unfair fate of the Basts; the three families collide at a wedding; Henry's past is revealed.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    1 Hour

    Margaret receives an offer from Henry; Helen is distraught by the unfair fate of the Basts; the three families collide at a wedding; Henry's past is revealed.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    1 Hour

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions and resolves to uphold their engagement; Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation; she returns when she hears that Aunt Juley is sick with pneumonia.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Sunday
    Nov 24

    1 Hour

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions and resolves to uphold their engagement; Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation; she returns when she hears that Aunt Juley is sick with pneumonia.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Monday
    Nov 25

    1 Hour

    Margaret receives an offer from Henry; Helen is distraught by the unfair fate of the Basts; the three families collide at a wedding; Henry's past is revealed.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Monday
    Nov 25

    58 Minutes

    Margaret receives an offer from Henry; Helen is distraught by the unfair fate of the Basts; the three families collide at a wedding; Henry's past is revealed.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Monday
    Nov 25

    57 Minutes

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions and resolves to uphold their engagement; Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation; she returns when she hears that Aunt Juley is sick with pneumonia.
  • Howards End on Masterpiece: : TVSS: Iconic

    Howards End

    Monday
    Nov 25

    57 Minutes

    Margaret refuses to punish Henry for past transgressions and resolves to uphold their engagement; Helen embarks on a trip around Europe with no explanation; she returns when she hears that Aunt Juley is sick with pneumonia.

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