Joanna Vanderham

In the early 1930s London, the black jazz group known as the Louis Lester Band is on the rise. Countless aristocrats ask the band to perform, but as the band's success balloons, tragedy strikes, setting off events that may end it all.

DI Tolin already knows that there’s more to the collision than meets the eye. But as the mysteries pile up, he has to deal with his own tangled relationships and secret past.

El Shazly and Rashad continue their investigation into the boy king's life, looking closely at his advisors as he sought to reverse his infamous father’s religious and cultural revolution, and the factors surrounding his untimely death. Featuring commentary from leading Egyptologists Dr. Zahi Hawass, Fayza Haikal, Salima Ikram and more.

Set amidst the Victorian splendor of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues, and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents, she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things....

The series begins a year after the dramatic events that saw Moray declare his love for Denise and lose The Paradise after breaking off his engagement to Katherine. The spurned Katherine has since married Tom Weston with a troubled history. Although she seems to be starting her life anew, her passion for Moray threatens to draw her back into a love triangle, competing with Denise. Moray and Denise are still at the forefront of fashion and innovation,...

Spirits are high in anticipation for the annual staff outing but Tom must deliver unhappy news. Applications for a sought-after job flood in and Denise's excitement is punctured when Moray asks her not to apply. Katherine gives Flora a beautiful doll, but her naïve enjoyment of it irritates Tom and he begins to question whether her unstructured days are rendering her ignorant, so he takes action.

Lucille confesses to Clara she doubts her feelings for Ballentine, but soon regrets her comments and attempts to buy Clara's silence. Tom's behaviour is disturbingly spiteful and a frightened Katherine confides in Moray. Unbeknownst to them Tom has been watching their intimacy grow. Tom and Katherine attempt a truce but the good intention unravels leaving devastation in its wake.

Tom Weston is furious to see that Moray has set up a display of pocket watches which might steal attention away from his new Food Hall department and asks Denise to spend time in other departments to make improvements. Moray is riled to learn Tom has been favouring Denise, fearing she is being used as a pawn.

A year later and The Paradise is struggling without its charismatic owner, Moray. Now he is back and reunited with Denise, but their joy is fleeting, as the arrival of Katherine and her new husband shocks everybody. Moray controversially closes the shop for a day, hoping to create a fever to boost business but when the grand opening is threatened by sabotage, uncomfortable discoveries are made.

Using Sarah's private photographs, Stanley compiles a special edition of 'Music Express' glorifying Jessie's career. Masterson arranges a lavish wake where Louis is puzzled by Julian's passionate oration.