DR JohnG, I thought the last episode rushed to finish things up, much like frenzied finish to the Kiera Knightley version of Pride and Prejudice. I think another 30 minutes would have clarified a few things for me: the reasons for Silverbridge's return to the Liberal party and Plantagenet's final acceptance of his children's marriage choices.
Still, what a great series, as good as the 15 hours of the BBC War and Peace.