A personal portrait of the victor of Waterloo, drawing on his own vast correspondence and the letters and memoirs of those who knew him best.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Richard E. GrantThe Duke of Wellington | The Duke of Wellington |
 Tamsin GreigNarrator | Narrator |
 Selma BrookPrincess Lieven | Princess Lieven |
 Jennifer HealeyHarriette Wilson | Harriette Wilson |
| AAlex MarxThe 2nd Duke of Wellington | The 2nd Duke of Wellington |
| LLouisa SextonLady Shelley | Lady Shelley |
| JJen HoltHarriet Arbuthnot | Harriet Arbuthnot |
| SSinead McleodThe Duchess of Wellington | The Duchess of Wellington |