Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
The December Rose
Overview
When young chimney sweep Absalom 'Barnacle' Brown stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy among London’s Victorian elite, he becomes the target of the menacing Inspector Creaker. Fleeing to the safety of a Thames barge, The Lady, under the care of kindly skipper Tom Gosling, Barnacle adapts to life on the river and befriends the formidable Mrs McDipper and her daughter Miranda. As Creaker’s gang closes in and a mysterious foreign vessel, The December Rose, docks with a perilous secret aboard, the story builds to a feverish climax in which Barnacle and his allies confront evil head‑on.
This production, originally released in 1986, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Family, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Family and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Courtney Roper-Knight
Absalom 'Barnacle' Brown
Tony Haygarth
Tom Gosling
Ian Hogg
Inspector Creaker
Seasons
Miniseries
6 Episodes • Aired 1986-03-11
When young chimney sweep Absalom 'Barnacle' Brown stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy among London’s Victorian elite, he becomes the target of the menacing Inspector Creaker. Fleeing to the safety of a Thames barge, The Lady, under the care of kindly skipper Tom Gosling, Barnacle adapts to life on the river and befriends the formidable Mrs McDipper and her daughter Miranda. As Creaker’s gang closes in and a mysterious foreign vessel, The December Rose, docks with a perilous secret aboard, the story builds to a feverish climax in which Barnacle and his allies confront evil head‑on.
