After five extraordinary episodes, the BBC/HBO miniseries produced by Mammoth Screen and written by Sir Tom Stoppard has screened in its entirety in the UK. Moving from the demise of Edwardian England, through the horror of the First World War, and the hope for a better future, the drama tells of the love triangle between Christopher Tietjens (Benedict Cumberbatch), his adulterous wife (Rebecca Hall) and a young suffragette (Adelaide Clemens).

Read on for our full review of the entire series, but please note it does contain mild spoilers.

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Redeployed to the Trenches, Christopher Tietjens faces mud, madness and death, possibly scuppering a reunion with Valentine Wannop and any chance of settling his affairs with his wife Sylvia, in the final episode of the mini-series.

Please note that while we won’t be discussing plot spoilers in the rest of this review, characterisation, performances and thematic material are discussed in depth, as well as minor references to the previous episodes.

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Mired in a sea of bureaucracy behind the front line, a wearied Christopher Tietjens receives an expected visit from his wife Sylvia, while life in Britain continues behind a façade of normality.

Please note that while we won’t be discussing plot spoilers in the rest of this review, characterisation, performances and thematic material are discussed in depth, as well as minor references to the previous episodes.

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It seems that there is indeed a soundtrack release of composer Dirk Brosse’s score for Parade’s End scheduled. It is due to be released on physical CD and iTunes in the EU and on iTunes in the USA on October 2 2012 by the Varese Sarabande record label. 

You can find more details on the release [currently no cover art] on the Varese Sarabande website.

Following on from the stunning opening episode, Parade’s End Episode two slows to examine the characters in greater depth, as the spectre of the Great War looms ever closer.

Please note that while we won’t be discussing plot spoilers in this review, characterisation, performances and thematic material are discussed in depth, as well as minor references to the previous episode.

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It’s finally been revealed that by the BBC Media Centre that Parade’s End will begin screening in the UK during the week running August 18-24. The exact day and time are still to be confirmed, so watch this space in the coming days.

Or in the meantime, head over and read our spoiler free review of episode one of the mini-series, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall and Adelaide Clemens.

The Radio Times have put up a bumper crop of brand new pictures from throughout the five part BBC drama Parade’s End - featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Adelaide Clemens and Rupert Everett among others.

A collection of newly released images from the first episode of ‘Parade’s End’, featuring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall and Adelaide Clemens.

Great article from indiewire.com on the upcoming BBC 2 mini series, though please note the August 16 UK broadcast date contained within is currently unconfirmed - and possibly unlikely.

The BBC Books tie-in edition of the original novel Parade’s End is due to be published two weeks today in the UK on August 16, shortly before the television adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch is due to air. 

Have you preordered your copy yet?

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UPDATE: We’re seeing queries in the comments about an actual airdate for Parade’s End in the UK. It’s still yet to be announced, but we’re expecting to have the exact date revealed in the next week or so. It’s looking like it will be screened at some point late in August at present though, once the Olympic Games have completed.

With a first episode that is powerful, moving and unexpectedly funny, coupled with fantastic performances from the trinity of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall and newcomer Adelaide Clemens - plus an extraordinary supporting cast - the five part BBC/HBO Mini-Series ‘Parade’s End’ looks to be one of the must-see television dramas of 2012.

Please note that while this review does not contain plot spoilers aside from the initial synopsis, characterisation, performances and thematic material are discussed in depth.

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