Notorious Woman
Notorious Woman is a 1974 BBC miniseries about the life of French novelist George Sand (Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin), starring Rosemary Harris in the title role, and focusing on her scandalous life, career, and relationships, particularly with composer Frédéric Chopin. The seven-episode drama, written by Harry W. Junkin and directed by Waris Hussein, won a Primetime Emmy for Harris's performance and explored Sand's defiance of 19th-century conventions, including her male attire and public cigar smoking.
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Season 1
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2
E2
Success
After nine years of an unhappy marriage Aurore Dudevant has left her husband and two children and gone to Paris. Living with Jules Sandeau - she is consumed with her ambition to become a writer.
Nov 10, 1974 -
4
E4
Trial
George Sand's 13-year-old marriage to Casimir has now degenerated beyond repair.
Nov 24, 1974 -
5
E5
Prelude
Having just met the young Polish composer, Chopin, George Sand is determined to know him better.
Dec 1, 1974 -
6
E6
Sonata
George Sand has settled down with Chopin, but her children are growing up and causing problems.
Dec 8, 1974