Business, ambition and fashion all collide in Zola's colourful love story. Set in the hustle and excitement of the expansion of one of Paris' first department stores.
Episode One When innocent provincial girl Denise arrives in Paris, she quickly catches the eye of the notorious seducer of women, Octave Mouret. Despite her uncle's disapproval, Denise accepts a job at Mouret's ever expanding department store The Ladies' Delight.
Narrator.....David Hargreaves Denise.....Georgia King Mouret.....Lee Williams Bourdoncle.....Conrad Nelson Baudu.....Nicholas Blane Old Bourras/Baron/Vincard.....Will Tacey Jean/Bauge.....Stephen Hoyle Deloche/Colomban.....Michael Hugo Mme Aurelie/Mme Baudu.....Clare Beck Mme Desforges.....Melissa Jane Sinden Mme Marty/Pauline.....Maeve Larkin Clara.....Chantelle Dean Genevieve/Margueritte/Mme Boves.....Polly Lister
Written by Emile Zola Adapted by Carine Adler Directed by Stefan Escreet Producer: Charlotte Riches.
First broadcast: 19 Sep 2010 (b00tt3x1) http://vk.com/wall-84750475_271