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The Paradise

The Paradise

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TV-PG2012•1h 0m•7.3/10
Drama

Ratings

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7.3/10(82)

An intoxicating love story set in England's first department store in the 1870s. The Paradise revolves around the lives of the people who live and work in the store, each bound in their own way by the power of the world they live in, and the pasts that follow them there. A love story, mystery, and social comedy all in one.

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Production

BBC Drama Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 25, 2012

Last Aired

December 8, 2013

Networks

BBC One, Domashniy

Created By

Bill Gallagher

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2012-09-25
Denise struggles with her new job at The Paradise and catches the eye of its owner.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2012-10-02
A customer threatens the reputation of The Paradise, and Denise shines in Moray's eyes.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2012-10-09
An unexpected discovery in ladieswear causes ripples throughout the store.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2012-10-16
Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness, provoking a rivalry between Denise and Clara.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2012-10-23
Moray tries to buy the barber shop next door, with disastrous consequences.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2012-10-30
Will Denise's secret spell the end of her career at the Paradise?
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2012-11-06
Denise rises to her biggest challenge yet, and Katherine sets out to prove her worth.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2012-11-13
With his wedding day approaching, Moray has a big decision to make.

Cast

Joanna Vanderham

Joanna Vanderham

Denise Lovett

Emun Elliott

Emun Elliott

John Moray

Stephen Wight

Stephen Wight

Sam

Sonya Cassidy

Sonya Cassidy

Clara

Matthew McNulty

Matthew McNulty

Dudley

Elaine Cassidy

Elaine Cassidy

Katherine Weston

Finn Burridge

Finn Burridge

Arthur

David Hayman

David Hayman

Jonas Franks

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Tom Weston

Lisa Millett

Lisa Millett

Myrtle

Adrian Scarborough

Adrian Scarborough

Fenton

Edie Whitehead

Edie Whitehead

Flora

Branka Katić

Branka Katić

Clémence

Katie Moore

Katie Moore

Susy

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