Ladies of London (2014)
Ladies of London
2014Set in the glittering, class-conscious city of London, this docu-series follows a group of elite British socialites and American expats who run in similar social circles, but are worlds apart. From weekend getaways in the English countryside, to high tea at one of London’s exclusive polo-clubs, both groups adhere to London’s strict unwritten rules of engagement where reputation is everything. Although they lead lives of unimaginable wealth, in London’s high society, fortune has less influence than bloodlines and respect is not easily earned.
Seasons & Episode
Julie is put to the test as Lady of the Manor when her first dinner party explodes into an argument resulting in Caroline Stanbury storming out. A day fishing on the water does nothing to wash away the tensions as Caroline Stanbury's relationship with Sophie continues to fracture over loyalty. Meanwhile Caroline Fleming and Juliet gossip about Marissa's choice to leave her baby behind in London for a party in the Hampton's.
Julie deals with more dramatic life changes as her daughter picks dresses for Leaver's Ball and prepares to leave for University. Sophie continues to question her feuding relationship with her sister-in-law Caroline Stanbury. Meanwhile in Denmark, Caroline Fleming deals with the legacy and burden of her family estate, Valdemar's Slot. Eager to get back to normal, Marissa throws a cocktail party, but when Adela and Caroline Stanbury confront each other the party ends in tears.
The ladies head to a high society rowing event, The Henley Royal Regatta, but the fun takes a dive when Adela confronts Juliet over her constant negativity. Meanwhile, Julie takes Sophie to task over her loyalty to family before friends. In an attempt to connect with her past, Caroline Fleming decides to revive an old family tradition. Marissa consults a doctor regarding her health, while Caroline Stanbury keeps a stiff upper lip when her mother deals with her father's health crisis.
Adela, Caroline Stanbury, and Sophie share a slumber party in commemoration of Caroline's last week in London. Julie gets emotional preparing her daughter for the final school dance while Juliet revisits her past and her Polish heritage when her mother arrives to visit. All the ladies come together when Caroline Fleming throws a Midsummer's Eve themed party in honor of her mom, but when a secret is exposed the celebration becomes a nightmare.
Marissa makes a decision about the future of her family while Julie must face the fear of letting her daughter go. Caroline Fleming gets news about her first English language cookbook and Sophie comes to the decision to tell her kids about her separation. Juliet celebrates a milestone in her blogs success, and the ladies gather at a goodbye party for Caroline Stanbury.
Set in the glittering, class-conscious city of London, this docu-series follows a group of elite British socialites and American expats who run in similar social circles, but are worlds apart. From weekend getaways in the English countryside, to high tea at one of London’s exclusive polo-clubs, both groups adhere to London’s strict unwritten rules of engagement where reputation is everything. Although they lead lives of unimaginable wealth, in London’s high society, fortune has less influence than bloodlines and respect is not easily earned.