Julian Fellowes' sequel to the much loved 'Belgravia' entitled 'Belgravia: The Next Chapter' premieres in the UK on ITVX this Sunday, 9th March. The 8-part period drama is set in 1871, three decades after the events depicted in the 2020 limited series.
The series introduces us to Clara (played by Harriet Slater) and Emily Dunn, who are newcomers to London society, following the death of their father. When Clara meets Frederick, Lord Trenchard, they fall in love and marry. However the road isn't smooth for Clara as Frederick brings with him traumas from his past that threaten their new-found happiness.
Hannah Onslow plays Clara's older sister, Emily, who is sceptical, and a little jealous of Clara's whirlwind romance – but when she throws herself into charity work at her new church, she is instantly attracted to the kind and religious Reverend James Trenchard, Frederick's estranged brother.
Sophie Thompson plays Mrs Dunn, Clara & Emily's widowed mother who is described as "nervous, giddy and chatty" and "fiercely protective of her daughters". She is thrilled by her youngest daughter’s new marriage and the rise in social standing it brings.
Tom Christian also has a small role playing a young Enright.
In an interview for ITV Hannah was asked about her highlights from filming the show, saying "working with Sophie [Thompson] was hard sometimes because she will make me laugh when I need to hold it together! Harriet, Sophie and I together really do feel like a little trio – two daughters and a mum.
It was such a special dynamic and it really did feel like family."
Sophie also talked about her highlights, working with Hannah and Harriet saying, "one of my favourite moments – if I have to have one – was in Edinburgh. We had me, Hannah and Harriet in this exquisite little carriage and we were just so happy and so glad. I was working, and in a carriage in Edinburgh with these two gorgeous women playing their mum, and it was just beautiful."
Watch the trailer and watch from Sunday on ITVX.
Hannah Onslow, Sophie Thompson and Tom Christian are all available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click their images for their profile pages and voiceover showreels.
