Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.0/10
The Barchester Chronicles
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1982, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Donald Pleasence
Septimus Harding
Janet Maw
Eleanor Harding
Nigel Hawthorne
Dr Grantly
Angela Pleasence
Mrs. Grantly
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Miniseries
7 Episodes • Aired 1982-11-10
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.