A Passionate Woman

A Passionate Woman (2010)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

Leeds, 1950s, Betty is a married mother whose life is changed forever after falling hopelessly in love with her charismatic neighbour, Craze. Feeling trapped inside her conventional marriage, she abandons herself to a passion she never before dared believe possible. She finally finds the courage to leave her husband Donald after receiving a letter from Craze, asking her to meet him at a particular place in order to finally be together. Betty sends a reply to him, telling him that she will indeed meet him there. Unfortunately, his pregnant wife Moira gets the letter before he does, discovering his intentions to leave her for another woman. After such discovery, full of anger and jealousy, she takes Craze's gun and shoots him at the fairground where he's working. When Betty finds out Craze is dead, she is devastated, having no other choice but carry on with her life with Donald.

30 years later, as Betty's beloved son's wedding day approaches, the far-reaching consequences of this long buried past come crashing into Betty's world, forcing her, at last, to confront some painful but important truths.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2Apr 18, 2010
S01E01Part 1Apr 11, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did A Passionate Woman premiere?

A Passionate Woman premiered on April 11, 2010.

Who are the main characters in A Passionate Woman?

The main characters in A Passionate Woman are Betty, Mark, Donald, and Craze.

What is the genre of A Passionate Woman?

A Passionate Woman is a drama.

Who created A Passionate Woman?

A Passionate Woman was created by Kay Mellor.

What is the setting of A Passionate Woman?

A Passionate Woman is set in 1950s and 1980s England.

What is A Passionate Woman about?

A Passionate Woman is about a woman named Betty who has a passionate affair with a Polish man named Craze in the 1950s, and how it affects her life and the lives of those around her in the present day.

What is Betty's married name in A Passionate Woman?

Betty's married name in A Passionate Woman is Fisher.

Who plays Betty in A Passionate Woman?

Billie Piper plays Betty in A Passionate Woman.

Who plays Betty's husband, Donald, in A Passionate Woman?

Kenneth Cranham plays Betty's husband, Donald, in A Passionate Woman.

Who plays Craze in A Passionate Woman?

Theo James plays Craze in A Passionate Woman.

What is the name of Betty's son in A Passionate Woman?

Betty's son in A Passionate Woman is called Mark.

Who plays Mark in A Passionate Woman?

Andrew Knott plays Mark in A Passionate Woman.

Who plays Betty's daughter, Marcia, in A Passionate Woman?

Sue Johnston plays Betty's daughter, Marcia, in A Passionate Woman.

Who directed A Passionate Woman?

A Passionate Woman was directed by Antonia Bird.

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