"Donald Pleasence is the clergyman at the centre of a scandal."

The Barchester Chronicles

Name: The Barchester Chronicles
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-11-10
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Donald Pleasence, Janet Maw, Nigel Hawthorne, Angela Pleasence

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Drama

Creator:Alan Plater

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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StatusEnded

First AiredNovember 10, 1982

Last AiredDecember 22, 1982

Episode Runtime55dk

Seasons1

Episodes7

TypeMiniseries

Origin CountryUnited Kingdom

Original LanguageEnglish

Spoken LanguagesEnglish

Keywords

based on novel or book miniseries period drama 19th century church of england

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Last Episode

S1 E7 • 12/22/1982

Part Seven

Mrs Proudie is in charge again and the Bishop announces that Quiverful is to become the new Warden of the hospital. Slope's objections fall on deaf ears as does his suggestion that he should be named Dean. He realises that his future is indeed dire. Harding is thrilled to be offered the post of Dean, leading his son-in-law and both daughters to rejoice. They're not prepared however for his response to the offer. Following Madeline Neroni's advice, Eleanor makes her feelings for Francis known.