TV series
The Portrait of a Lady
1968, English, on BBC One. Created by Jack Pulman.
Spirited American heiress Isabel Archer travels to Europe, where she navigates a complex web of relationships, ultimately committing to a fateful marriage to the charming but cruel Gilbert Osmond. This leads to profound disappointment and a tragic realisation of her own choices.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1968
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Portrait of a Lady
The Portrait of a Lady isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: Revelations
Aired 10 February 1968
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jack PulmanCreator
- Suzanne NeveIsabel Archer · 6 ep
- Richard ChamberlainRalph Touchett · 6 ep
- Sarah BrackettHenrietta Stackpole · 6 ep
- Beatrix LehmannMrs Lydia Touchett · 5 ep
- Ed BishopCaspar Goodwood · 4 ep
- Edward FoxLord Warburton · 4 ep
- Rachel GurneyMadame Serena Merle · 4 ep
- James MaxwellGilbert Osmond · 4 ep
- Kathleen ByronCountess Gemini · 4 ep
- Sharon GurneyPansy · 4 ep
- Angus MacKayMr Bantling · 3 ep
- Alan GiffordMr Daniel Touchett · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 January 1968
- Last aired
- 10 February 1968
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Portrait of a Lady is based on
The Portrait of a Lady is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Portrait of a Lady
Offspring
TV · 2010 · 6.9/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Seeking Persephone
TV · 2026 · 9.0/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
SkyMed
TV · 2022 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sullivan's Crossing
TV · 2023 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young and the Restless
TV · 1973 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Army Wives
TV · 2007 · 7.5/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Upstairs, Downstairs
TV · 1971 · 7.6/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tyler Perry's The Oval
TV · 2019 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Parenthood
TV · 2010 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Days of Our Lives
TV · 1965 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Portrait of a Lady: quick answers
Is The Portrait of a Lady worth watching?
The Portrait of a Lady doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Portrait of a Lady are there?
The Portrait of a Lady has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Portrait of a Lady finished?
Yes. The Portrait of a Lady ended in 1968, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Portrait of a Lady on?
The Portrait of a Lady isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Portrait of a Lady parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Portrait of a Lady yet.
What shows are like The Portrait of a Lady?
If you liked The Portrait of a Lady, try Offspring, Seeking Persephone, SkyMed.
Who created The Portrait of a Lady?
The Portrait of a Lady was created by Jack Pulman and stars Suzanne Neve, Richard Chamberlain, Sarah Brackett.
What is The Portrait of a Lady based on?
The Portrait of a Lady is adapted from a novel.