The Grand
The Grand is an ITV television drama series created and written by Russell T Davies and starring Rebecca Callard, Tim Healy, Susan Hampshire, Paul Warriner, and Mark McGann. Following WWI, the Bannerman family re-opens the Grand Hotel after a lengthy closure and a costly re-furbishing. The hotel has been in the family for a long time, and John Bannerman and his wife Sarah desperately want to make a go. Their son Stephen has returned from the wars without any physical harm but still suffers from the mental anguish of seeing so many of his comrades-in-arms falling on the battlefield. When they learn that their accountant has squandered what little money they had left, they must turn to John's brother Marcus, a successful businessman who has eschewed any interest in the hotel over the years but now seems ready to plunge into the business with both feet.
Cast
Rebecca Callard
Kate Morris
Tim Healy
Jacob Collins
Susan Hampshire
Esme Harkness
Paul Warriner
Clive Evans
Mark McGann
Marcus Bannerman
Naomi Radcliffe
Lynne Milligan
Maria Mescki
Brenda Potter
Christine Mackie
Mrs Harvey
Ifan Meredith
Stephen Bannerman
Victoria Scarborough
Ruth Bannerman
Julia Haworth
Lark Rothery
Seasons
E1Part 1
Apr 4, 1997
John Bannerman and his wife Sarah open the lavish Grand Hotel. They soon find their money has been embezzled and turn to John's brother Marcus who is in love with Sarah, which he is keen to rekindle in exchange for her to save the Grand.
E2Part 2
Apr 11, 1997
Marcus continues to woo his sister-in-law and sets the staff on edge. A homeless pregnant woman asks for mercy and a man with a spanking fetish and mommy issues drop in at the Grand.
E3Part 3
Apr 18, 1997
WWI veteran Stephen falls for Celia, and steals to impress her, unaware of her secret past. Esme recognises Celia, who will do anything to hide her secrets. Stephen struggles from his non-visible scars of war.
E4Part 4
Apr 25, 1997
Two of Mr Collins' son's ex-comrades show up with a plan to clear his son's name. Esme's continued patronage of Monica arouses the jealousy of other maids. Stephen and Marcus track take matters into their own hands to right a wrong.
E5Part 5
May 2, 1997
Adele's former schoolmate arrives, and is a naughty girl who drives the guests and staff crazy with her behaviour. Little does anyone suspect her antics are her way of acting out due to the shocking family secret she is carrying inside.
E6Part 6
May 9, 1997
The kind act of feeding a stray dog leads to unintended consequences. A guest asks Monica to dinner, and she ignores Miss Harkness' advice. The repercussions lead her to choose love over security, and she makes another rash decision.
E7Part 7
May 16, 1997
Marcus takes over her life after their engagement. The staff hold a party to distract from their obsession with Monica. After her beau must return to London, Monica finds herself in a dire situation which rapidly deteriorates.
E8Part 8
May 23, 1997
Convicted and sentenced to death, Monica awaits her fate. Marcus and Ruth's wedding is plagued by staff animosity, Monica's death and his desire for Sarah. A family secret is exposed when Marcus and Sarah are caught in a forbidden kiss.
E1Part 1
Jan 30, 1998
It's 1921 and Marcus opens his nightclub with a publicity stunt, and brings Sarah as his date. Ruth's grandmother shows up for an extended stay at The Grand, which has everyone on edge. Kate and Stephen's relationship continues to grow.
E2Part 2
Feb 6, 1998
Lynne impresses when she gets up on stage and a lecherous MC, who only wants her for sex. A good deed for an army buddy goes wrong. And Marcus blackmails Sarah for the one thing he truly wants.
E3Part 3
Feb 13, 1998
Left in her room by Marcus as ever, Ruth miscarries and realises that she will probably never be able to bear the children Marcus wants. The maids attend a sex-ed lecture. Marcus finally succeeds in seducing his sister-in-law.
E4Part 4
Feb 20, 1998
An unwelcome guest arrives at the Grand and is greeted with hostility by the staff and restrictions. Contemplating revenge, they're unaware of something more nefarious. Marcus' affair with Sarah brings significant consequences.
E5Part 5
Feb 27, 1998
A mysterious Russian woman spices up The Grand and soon affects everyone there, in ways they could not have foreseen. Rumors about Marcus and Sarah circulate downstairs, as workforce reductions are in the works.
E6Part 6
Mar 6, 1998
Clive Evans visits his father with a story to tell. His recent promotion at work led to some unexpected consequences. Stephen announces his engagement and invites the staff to a party. What could go wrong?
E7Part 7
Mar 13, 1998
A man from Esme's past returns with a shocking proposal. Ruth's false pregnancy comes to a head as Marcus sends for a medical specialist. Lark is missing her family and trade unionists spread some ideas among the staff.
E8Part 8
Mar 20, 1998
Esme interviews girls for the club. A goon sends a message and injures Kate in the process. Turns out the dreaded pimp Scott does not want Marcus and Esme cutting into his business. Steven finally decides to follow his heart.
E9Part 9
Mar 27, 1998
Stephen dating Kate causes staff resentment and a promotion. Mrs Harvey walks out. Edith lands a job at the Grand as a chambermaid. Jacob is appalled at the direction the Grand is taking under Marcus' leadership and learns of a secret.
E10Part 10
Apr 3, 1998
The baby's true identity is revealed. Jacob is mad as hell and he's not going to take it anymore. Kate brings Stephen home to meet her parents, but her father already has his mind made up. A memento from a guest brings good fortune.
Storyline
The Grand is an ITV television drama series created and written by Russell T Davies and starring Rebecca Callard, Tim Healy, Susan Hampshire, Paul Warriner, and Mark McGann. Following WWI, the Bannerman family re-opens the Grand Hotel after a lengthy closure and a costly re-furbishing. The hotel has been in the family for a long time, and John Bannerman and his wife Sarah desperately want to make a go. Their son Stephen has returned from the wars without any physical harm but still suffers from the mental anguish of seeing so many of his comrades-in-arms falling on the battlefield. When they learn that their accountant has squandered what little money they had left, they must turn to John's brother Marcus, a successful businessman who has eschewed any interest in the hotel over the years but now seems ready to plunge into the business with both feet.
