The BEST Episodes of Desperate Romantics

Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!

Last Updated: Sep 20, 2021

Network: BBC Two

Desperate Romantics is a drama series which takes a look at the lives of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Three young rebellious artists are determined to reform the art world.

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Episode 5

#1 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Aug 18, 2009

Ruskin threatens to end his support unless Rossetti and Lizzie calm down and focus on art.

star 7.33
6 votes
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Episode 1

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired Jul 21, 2009

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood look for a muse to inspire their best work yet.

star 7.29
17 votes
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Episode 2

#3 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Jul 28, 2009

Millais sets to work on a masterpiece for art critic John Ruskin. Hunt is in turmoil.

star 7.18
11 votes
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Episode 4

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Aug 11, 2009

Returning from the Holy Land, Hunt asks Annie to marry him, unaware she has seduced Fred.

star 7.11
9 votes
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Episode 3

#5 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired Aug 4, 2009

As his new patron, John Ruskin insists on Millais painting his young wife Effie.

star 6.80
10 votes
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Episode 6

#6 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Aug 25, 2009

Rossetti and Lizzie return from their honeymoon, and Hunt proposes to Annie Miller.

star 6.67
3 votes
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