The Barchester Chronicles (1982)
TV show 1 season ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
The Barchester Chronicles is a drama TV show from 1982. The cast includes Nigel Hawthorne, Donald Pleasence and Angela Pleasence. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
Synopsis
The Barchester Chronicles is a 1982 BBC television serial produced by Jonathan Powell and dramatised by Alan Plater, based on Anthony Trollope's first two Chronicles of Barsetshire, The Warden (1855) and Barchester Towers (1857). Against the sumptuous background of Peterborough Cathedral and its environs, one is carried into Trollope's world of the intriguing machinations of the clerical establishment of Barchester. Backed by the authenticity of the period detail, the portrayal of all the characters accurately conveys the whole range of human emotions within the stories.
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Cast & crew
- Nigel Hawthorneas Dr Grantly
- Donald Pleasenceas Septimus Harding
- Angela Pleasenceas Mrs. Grantly
- Janet Mawas Eleanor Harding
Seasons
- Season 1 · 7 episodes
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Questions about The Barchester Chronicles
- What genre is The Barchester Chronicles?
- The Barchester Chronicles is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in The Barchester Chronicles?
- Nigel Hawthorne, Donald Pleasence, Angela Pleasence, Janet Maw appear in the main cast.
- Is The Barchester Chronicles worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Barchester Chronicles?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
