The Paradise
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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.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2012-09-25
Denise struggles with her new job at The Paradise and catches the eye of its owner.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2012-10-02
A customer threatens the reputation of The Paradise, and Denise shines in Moray's eyes.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2012-10-09
An unexpected discovery in ladieswear causes ripples throughout the store.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2012-10-16
Miss Audrey develops a mysterious illness, provoking a rivalry between Denise and Clara.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2012-10-23
Moray tries to buy the barber shop next door, with disastrous consequences.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2012-10-30
Will Denise's secret spell the end of her career at the Paradise?
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2012-11-06
Denise rises to her biggest challenge yet, and Katherine sets out to prove her worth.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2012-11-13
With his wedding day approaching, Moray has a big decision to make.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2013-10-20
A year later, Denise and the Paradise are struggling without its charismatic owner Moray.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2013-10-27
Moray's Parisian friend Clémence brings her fireworks to the Paradise, and sparks fly.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2013-11-03
When the annual staff outing is cancelled, Denise brings the music hall to the Paradise.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2013-11-10
Denise realises it can be lonely at the top, and Moray strikes a dangerous deal.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2013-11-17
The Paradise's display of pocket watches proves a hypnotising attraction.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2013-11-24
Denise gets to use her business initiative, and hearts are pushed to breaking point.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2013-12-01
A renowned photographer visits The Paradise and his portraits reveal extraordinary things.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2013-12-08
Clémence returns to the Paradise and a moment of reckoning forces Moray to risk everything
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
2012-09-25
Episodes
16 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
BBC Drama Productions