Ep 1. Episode 1

Mrs Wilson is a British television series that aired on BBC One. The show is based on the true story of lead actress Ruth Wilson’s grandmother, Alison Wilson, and her family’s complicated past. The first episode of season one, titled “Episode 1,” sets the stage for the series and introduces viewers to the main character, Alison.

The episode opens with Alison’s husband, Alec, collapsing suddenly in front of her at their home in the 1960s. As he’s rushed to the hospital, Alison is left to cope with their two sons and the looming uncertainty of what might happen to her husband. She soon receives a call from a woman claiming to be her deceased husband’s other wife. In shock, Alison decides to confront Alec about the woman’s claims when he regains consciousness.

The show then flashes back to the 1940s, where we are introduced to Alison as a young woman working as a secretary in a government office in London. After a chance encounter with a handsome man named Alexander, who goes by Alec, Alison quickly falls for him and they begin a whirlwind romance. But as the war escalates, Alec is suddenly called away on a secret mission and the two must part ways.

Years later, Alison and Alec reunite and eventually marry. However, their marriage is not without its problems. Alec is often absent and secretive, leaving Alison to raise their two sons on her own for months at a time. Despite this, Alison remains devoted to Alec and does her best to make their marriage work.

Throughout the episode, we see glimpses of Alec’s secretive side, as he makes frequent trips to India and is often vague about what he’s doing and why. Alison becomes increasingly frustrated with Alec’s evasiveness, but decides to push down her suspicions and attempts to make their marriage work.

As Alison begins her investigation into Alec’s other wife, she learns more about his past and is forced to confront some difficult truths about their relationship. Meanwhile, she struggles to keep her own secrets from her sons and is faced with difficult decisions about what to reveal to them and when.

Overall, the first episode of Mrs Wilson sets the stage for what promises to be a complex and emotional journey. Ruth Wilson delivers a powerful performance as her own grandmother, conveying a sense of vulnerability and strength as Alison grapples with her husband’s complicated past. With its blend of wartime romance and family drama, Mrs Wilson is a compelling drama that will keep viewers captivated throughout its six-episode run.