Get Your First Look at Period Drama 'Beecham House'

U.K. network ITV and PBS' Masterpiece released a first look at upcoming period drama Beecham House, and it looks as splashy and intriguing as anything we might have expected.

The six-part series takes place in late 18th century Delhi, before the British ruled the region, and depicts the fortunes of the residents of an imposing mansion called Beecham House, surrounded by acres of exotic woods and pristine lawns.

Tom Bateman, most recently seen in Amazon’s Vanity Fair, stars as the enigmatic, soulful John Beecham, a handsome former soldier who purchases the magnificent house in order to start a new life with his family.

Wealthy and distinguished, John has witnessed profiteering and exploitation during his time with the controlling East India Company and has resolved to conduct his business as a trader in a more equitable manner. Determined to escape his previous life, John appears haunted by his past, but is inspired to become an honorable member of the region’s trading community.

Bateman is joined by an ensemble of British acting favorites, including Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nichol, Mr. Selfridge’s Gregory Fitoussi, Endeavour’s Dakoka Blue Richards, Victoria’s Leo Suter, Pallavi Sharda, Adil Ray and more.

Watch the first trailer for yourselves below: