Samuel Taylor Coleridge, an unstable but brilliant poet, becomes friends with the unknown William Wordsworth, and together they set out to recreate English poetry in the spirt of liberty and democracy. As time goes by, cracks begin to appear in the relationship. Sam becomes addicted to opium, while William's ego and ambition distance him further from his friend.

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Cast

Linus Roache

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

John Hannah

William Wordsworth

Samantha Morton

Sara Coleridge

Emily Woof

Dorothy Wordsworth

Andrea Lowe

Edith Southey

Dexter Fletcher

Humphry Davy

Andy Serkis

John Thelwall

Samuel West

Robert Southey

Colin McCredie

Messenger

Emma Fielding

Mary Wordsworth

Clive Merrison

Dr Gillman

John Standing

Rev Holland