After quite a bit of a wait, period drama fans are in for a right treat as Belgravia: The Next Chapter finally comes to UK screens this weekend.

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The anticipated follow-up to the original limited series created by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) premiered in 2024 in the US and since then, many have been waiting to see just when it'll land on this side of the globe.

Fellowes's earlier series, Belgravia, aired back in 2020 and this new instalment is set 30 years after its predecessor with an entirely new cast.

Unfolding in 1871, there are plenty of new characters to get acquainted with as well as a heaping dose of drama as it tells the love story of Frederick Trenchard, played by Ben Wainwright.

On the initial announcement of the new series, Fellowes said: "I’m so proud of everything this dedicated team accomplished with the original Belgravia series. I cannot wait for the world to return to Belgravia for this new iteration, expertly crafted by Helen Edmundson.

"Old and new fans alike will be swept off their feet with an emotionally engaging story, memorable characters, and brilliant production and costume design."

But just when and where is the series going to be released in the UK? Read on for details on how to watch Belgravia: The Next Chapter.

How to watch Belgravia: The Next Chapter in the UK

Alice Eve as Susan Trenchard in Belgravia: The Next Chapter wearing a green gown and standing in front of a stone house.
Alice Eve as Susan Trenchard in Belgravia: The Next Chapter. MGM

After some time, Belgravia: The Next Chapter is finally able to watch in the UK. The series comes to ITVX on Sunday 9th March, with all eight episodes available to stream.

The series initially premiered in the US on Sunday 14th January on MGM+ so after a year's wait, UK fans can now indulge in the Julian Fellowes series.

What is Belgravia: The Next Chapter about?

Set 30 years after the original series, the new series has an entirely new cast and will once again explore London's high society.

The synopsis reads: "Belgravia, 1871. The eligible Lord Frederick Trenchard meets the bewitching Clara Dunn, and they fall deeply in love. A romantic courtship and proposal follow, and Clara is swept off her feet.

"But there are hidden depths to Frederick; he carries trauma from his childhood, following years of emotional neglect and resentment from his father, who favoured the younger son, James."

It continues: "Clara is highly perceptive, quickly realising there is trauma at the heart of Frederick’s guarded manner. She grows convinced that by fixing Frederick’s relationship with his estranged brother she can also restore his happiness.

"In the midst of her plans she starts to develop an unlikely friendship with the charming Dr Ellerby and is drawn into his bohemian world. Excited by the passionate way they live, Clara begins to question her place in the world. Clara and Frederick must chart a course through the rumours which threaten them, and confront long-buried secrets as they search for lasting happiness."

Who stars in Belgravia: The Next Chapter?

Benjamin Wainwright as Frederick Trenchard and Sophie Winkleman as Duchess of Rochester in Belgravia: The Next Chapter holding champagne glasses at a party.
Benjamin Wainwright as Frederick Trenchard and Sophie Winkleman as Duchess of Rochester in Belgravia: The Next Chapter. MGM

The cast of the new series is different from the original Belgravia series and boasts the likes of Harriet Slater (Outlander: Blood of my Blood), Ben Wainwright (World on Fire), Edward Bluemel (My Lady Jane) and Claude Perron (WorkinGirls), plus more.

While there's plenty of new faces joining the new Belgravia series, Alice Eve's Susan Trenchard and Richard Goulding's Oliver Trenchard do make a return from the original series.

The cast for Belgravia: The Next Chapter is as follows:

  • Harriet Slater as Clara Dunn/Clara Trenchard
  • Ben Wainwright as Frederick Trenchard
  • Edward Bluemel as Dr Stephen Ellerby
  • Toby Regbo as Reverend James Trenchard
  • Hannah Onslow as Emily Dunn
  • Sophie Thompson as Mrs Dunn
  • Claude Perron as Marquise D'Étagnac
  • Sophie Winkleman as Duchess of Rochester
  • Elaine Cassidy as Davison
  • Alice Eve as Susan Trenchard
  • Richard Goulding as Oliver Trenchard

Is there a trailer for Belgravia: The Next Chapter

A first look of the new series was unveiled back in 2024, which you can watch below:

Belgravia: The Next Chapter is available to stream on ITVX now.

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Morgan Cormack
Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.

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