Set amidst the Victorian splendour of Britain's first department store, The Paradise is a rags-to-riches story of a young girl who falls in love with the intoxicating charms of the modern world. As Denise finds her feet as a lowly shop girl, she must navigate her way through power struggles, intrigues and affairs. When the shop's dashing and reckless owner, John Moray, spots her talents she knows she can use this opportunity to rise to great things. Through sexy, episodic stories driven by romance and glamour, this series creates a world as colourful and captivating, as the silks on display in the store. This is a love story, a story of ambition and progress, with a mysterious, dark secret at its heart.

The Paradise reopens its doors for a second series set amidst the enchanting splendour of Britain's first department store. Following the smart, ambitious and big-hearted Denise Lovett, this series begins a year after the dramatic events that saw -Moray declare his love for Denise and lose The Paradise. After Moray broke off their engagement, the spurned Katherine married mysterious ex-military man Tom Weston - and although she seems to be starting her life anew, her passion for Moray threatens to draw her back into a love triangle, competing with Denise. Meanwhile, Moray and Denise, still at the forefront of fashion and innovation, are plotting to regain The Paradise from Katherine and her husband — whatever it costs.