Enlightenment By Sarah Perry

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20240805

In 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior.

Episode 1

In 1997, with Hale-Bopp on the horizon, Thomas Hart's life is changed when he is given a planisphere by his editor.

By Sarah Perry. Hale-Bopp is coming, and Thomas's editor gives him a planisphere.

By Sarah Perry. In 1997, with Hale-Bopp on the horizon, Thomas Hart's life is changed when he is given a planisphere by his editor.

20240806

n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior.

Episode 2

The Sunday morning service at Bethesda Chapel is disturbed when a golf ball comes crashing through the window.

By Sarah Perry. Bethesda Chapel is disturbed by a golf ball through the window.

By Sarah Perry. The Sunday morning service at Bethesda Chapel is disturbed when a golf ball comes crashing through the window.

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Episode 3

After reading her letters, Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria Văduva.

By Sarah Perry. Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria V\u0103duva.

By Sarah Perry. After reading her letters, Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria Văduva.

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Episode 4

Grace encounters a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field. Thomas has a strange visitor at the Essex Chronicle.

By Sarah Perry. Grace encounters a a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field.

By Sarah Perry. Grace encounters a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field. Thomas has a strange visitor at the Essex Chronicle.

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Episode 5

When Grace returns from the Blackwater she brings an unexpected guest to her 18th birthday party.

By Sarah Perry. There is an unexpected guest at Grace's 18th birthday party.

By Sarah Perry. When Grace returns from the Blackwater she brings an unexpected guest to her 18th birthday party.

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Episode 6

Grace and Thomas experience an extreme range of emotions during the fire at Lowlands House. Afterwards, a discovery is made in the ruins.

By Sarah Perry. After the fire at Lowlands House, a discovery is made in the ruins.

By Sarah Perry. Grace and Thomas experience an extreme range of emotions during the fire at Lowlands House. Afterwards, a discovery is made in the ruins.

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Episode 7

It's 2008, Thomas is presented with more clues in the mystery of Maria Văduva. And he tells Grace something that will permanently alter their friendship.

By Sarah Perry. It's 2008, Thomas tells Grace something that will alter their friendship.

By Sarah Perry. It's 2008, Thomas is presented with more clues in the mystery of Maria Văduva. And he tells Grace something that will permanently alter their friendship.

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Episode 8

Grace takes revenge on Thomas at Anne Macaulay's funeral. And an event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together.

By Sarah Perry. An event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together.

By Sarah Perry. Grace takes revenge on Thomas at Anne Macaulay's funeral. And an event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together.

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Episode 9

It's 2017, Nathan returns to Aldleigh. Grace, who has already found Maria Văduva's dress, now makes some new discoveries.

By Sarah Perry. It's 2017, Grace catches up with her past

By Sarah Perry. It's 2017, Nathan returns to Aldleigh. Grace, who has already found Maria Văduva's dress, now makes some new discoveries.

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Episode 10

Comet du Lac is approaching, and all is revealed about Maria Văduva when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum.

By Sarah Perry. All is revealed when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum.

By Sarah Perry. Comet du Lac is approaching, and all is revealed about Maria Văduva when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum.

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20240805	In 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 1 In 1997, with Hale-Bopp on the horizon, Thomas Hart's life is changed when he is given a planisphere by his editor. By Sarah Perry. Hale-Bopp is coming, and Thomas's editor gives him a planisphere. By Sarah Perry. In 1997, with Hale-Bopp on the horizon, Thomas Hart's life is changed when he is given a planisphere by his editor.
02	20240806	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 2 The Sunday morning service at Bethesda Chapel is disturbed when a golf ball comes crashing through the window. By Sarah Perry. Bethesda Chapel is disturbed by a golf ball through the window. By Sarah Perry. The Sunday morning service at Bethesda Chapel is disturbed when a golf ball comes crashing through the window.
03	20240807	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 3 After reading her letters, Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria Văduva. By Sarah Perry. Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria V\u0103duva. By Sarah Perry. After reading her letters, Thomas and James attempt to uncover the mystery of Maria Văduva.
04	20240808	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 4 Grace encounters a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field. Thomas has a strange visitor at the Essex Chronicle. By Sarah Perry. Grace encounters a a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field. By Sarah Perry. Grace encounters a man in a scarlet coat on Potter's Field. Thomas has a strange visitor at the Essex Chronicle.
05	20240809	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 5 When Grace returns from the Blackwater she brings an unexpected guest to her 18th birthday party. By Sarah Perry. There is an unexpected guest at Grace's 18th birthday party. By Sarah Perry. When Grace returns from the Blackwater she brings an unexpected guest to her 18th birthday party.
06	20240812	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 6 Grace and Thomas experience an extreme range of emotions during the fire at Lowlands House. Afterwards, a discovery is made in the ruins. By Sarah Perry. After the fire at Lowlands House, a discovery is made in the ruins. By Sarah Perry. Grace and Thomas experience an extreme range of emotions during the fire at Lowlands House. Afterwards, a discovery is made in the ruins.
07	20240813	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 7 It's 2008, Thomas is presented with more clues in the mystery of Maria Văduva. And he tells Grace something that will permanently alter their friendship. By Sarah Perry. It's 2008, Thomas tells Grace something that will alter their friendship. By Sarah Perry. It's 2008, Thomas is presented with more clues in the mystery of Maria Văduva. And he tells Grace something that will permanently alter their friendship.
08	20240814	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 8 Grace takes revenge on Thomas at Anne Macaulay's funeral. And an event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together. By Sarah Perry. An event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together. By Sarah Perry. Grace takes revenge on Thomas at Anne Macaulay's funeral. And an event at Lowlands House brings Thomas and James back together.
09	20240815	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 9 It's 2017, Nathan returns to Aldleigh. Grace, who has already found Maria Văduva's dress, now makes some new discoveries. By Sarah Perry. It's 2017, Grace catches up with her past By Sarah Perry. It's 2017, Nathan returns to Aldleigh. Grace, who has already found Maria Văduva's dress, now makes some new discoveries.
10 LAST	20240816	n 1997, columnist and novelist Thomas Hart is 51. He lives in a small town in Essex called Aldleigh. It's home to the Essex Chronicle where he works, has a Strict Baptist chapel where he worships, and a derelict country house which he believes to be haunted. He has a best friend called Grace - also a chapel-goer - who is 34 years his junior. Episode 10 Comet du Lac is approaching, and all is revealed about Maria Văduva when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum. By Sarah Perry. All is revealed when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum. By Sarah Perry. Comet du Lac is approaching, and all is revealed about Maria Văduva when Thomas and Nathan visit the Aldleigh Museum.