Episode
Gentleman Jack: Are You Still Talking?
Overview
Following a four-week journey from Paris to Copenhagen, Anne finds acceptance and appreciation in Danish high society, stepping out of her sartorial comfort zone to attend a birthday ball hosted by Queen Marie. When difficult news arrives from Shibden, Anne is faced with the decision to stay in Europe or go back home.
Details
- Series
- Gentleman Jack
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2019-06-10
- Runtime
- 61 min
Episode context
Are You Still Talking? is Episode 8 in Season 1 of Gentleman Jack. It aired on 2019-06-10. The runtime is 61 min.
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