Mitford sisters drama Outrageous gives first look at Bridgerton and Sex Education stars
The series will air on U&Drama next year.
UKTV has released a brand new batch of images from its upcoming six-part drama series Outrageous, which is based on Mary Lovell’s biography of the Mitford sisters, The Mitford Girls.
In the images, which arrive ahead of the series airing on U and U&Drama next year, viewers are introduced to the Mitford family, as they stand and sit on the stairs at what would appear to be their family home.
Other images specifically highlight Bridgerton's Bessie Carter as Nancy Mitford, Zoe Brough as Jessica Mitford, Shannon Watson as Unity Mitford, Orla Hill as Deborah Mitford, James Purefoy as Farve and Anna Chancellor as Muv.
The rest of the cast for the series includes Joanna Vanderham as Diana Mitford, Isobel Jesper Jones as Pam Mitford, Toby Regbo as Tom Mitford, Joshua Sasse as Oswald Mosley, Jamie Blackley as Peter Rodd, James Musgrave as Hamish Erskine, Calam Lynch as Bryan Guinness and Will Attenborough as Joss.
The official synopsis for the series says: "Outrageous is the story of six aristocratic sisters who refused to play by the rules, their often-scandalous lives making headlines around the world.
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"Set against the gathering storm clouds of the 1930s, masked by the decadence, frivolity and lavishness of British high society, Outrageous will bring the full, uncensored story of the Mitford sisters to the screen for the first time - a story of family bonds and betrayals, public scandal, political extremism, love, heartache and even imprisonment.
"The show explores how and why these women, unwilling to conform, were so ahead of their time - and what drove them to take their very different, complex and often dangerous paths.
"A family saga like no other, this is the Mitfords as they really were: unapologetic, outrageous and utterly human."
When the series was first announced, Carter said in a statement: "I am thrilled and honoured to have the opportunity to bring someone as brilliant as Nancy Mitford to life. She was one piece of a truly fascinating family of remarkable and unique women, and I can't wait to tell their story."
Vanderham added: "I'm thrilled to be bringing to life the extraordinary, glamorous and controversial Diana Mitford.
"The role brings a new challenge for me as I delve into her character, which was forged in a tumultuous period in British history, the 1930s, and it's undeniable that the political climate she navigated holds a striking relevance to the present day."
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Outrageous will air on U&DRAMA and U in 2025.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
