Introduction

In a new adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s timeless novel, three young people experience life, love and loss against the epic backdrop of Russia’s wars with Napoleon.

Outline Series 01, Episode 02

The Russian army is safe after a marginal success at Schongrabern that just keeps the French at bay. Andrei and Nikolai are both excited to tell stories of their involvement, until the sobering realisation strikes that a far more terrible battle awaits them. The tsar himself, confident of victory, comes to Austria to command the troops. But Andrei’s wise old commander General Kutuzov is concerned that Napoleon is setting a trap.

Back in Russia, Natasha and her family are desperate to hear news from Nikolai. Pierre is married to Helene but struggles to settle into their life together. With his daughter happily coupled off, Prince Vassily’s thoughts turn to marrying off his son Anatole. They travel to meet Andrei’s sister, Marya, at Prince Bolkonsky’s country estate. Marya is tempted by the unexpected prospect of romance, but her father is less convinced of Anatole’s intentions.

War and Peace Series

• Episode 01.
• Episode 02.
• Episode 03.
• Episode 04.
• Episode 05.
• Episode 06.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Tom Harper.
• Producers: Andrew Davies, Bethan Jones, Faith Penhale, Simon Vaughan, Harvey Weinstein, Robert Walak, and Julia Stannard.
• Writer: Andrew Davies.
• Music: Martin Phipps.
• Cinematography: George Steel.
• Editors: Mark Eckersley and Steven Worsley.
• Production: BBC Cymru Wales, The Weinstein Company, Lookout Point, and BBC Worldwide.
• Distributors: BBC and A&E Networks.
• Release Date: 10 January 2016.
• Running time: 60-82 minutes (per episode).
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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