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10 November 1982 (UK) moreAwards:
1 win & 7 nominations moreUser Comments:
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(Series Cast overview, first billed only)| Donald Pleasence | ... | Rev. Septimus Harding | |
| David Gwillim | ... | John Bold | |
| John Ringham | ... | Finney | |
| Joseph O'Conor | ... | Bunce | |
| Clifford Parrish | ... | Handy | |
| Wally Thomas | ... | Moody | |
| Kenneth Keeling | ... | Gazy | |
| Janet Maw | ... | Eleanor Bold (née Harding) | |
| Nigel Hawthorne | ... | Archdeacon Grantly | |
| Cyril Luckham | ... | Bishop Grantly | |
| Barbara Flynn | ... | Mary Bold | |
| Angela Pleasence | ... | Susan Grantly | |
| Denis Carey | ... | Skulpit | |
| George Costigan | ... | Tom Towers | |
| William Redgrave | ... | Samuel Grantly |
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UK:55 min (7 episodes)Country:
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Rev. Septimus Harding: I have listened to the word of Obadiah Slope. More important, I have listened to the music of his soul, and I found the melody somewhat tasteless.Mary Bold: But you must consider the possibility that you misunderstand him.
Rev. Septimus Harding: Yes. And you must consider the possibility that I understand him TOTALLY! And that is why I prefer to wait upon the bishop and his decision - which, I suppose, means Mrs. Proudie's decision.
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I have been waiting more than a decade for this version to be released in the US, and finally my wait is over. When it first aired on Masterpiece Theater, I was transfixed by the story, the acting, and the sets. Watching this production 2 decades later confirms my earlier opinion that Barchester Chronicles is one of the very best of the Brit adaptations ever to appear in America.
The story concentrates on the private and public lives of clergymen and their families in a cathedral town of the Victorian age. Political intrigue, romance, and situation comedy are deftly interwoven by Trollope's magical hand. What makes this production so wonderful, though, is the acting. Can anyone imagine a Machiavelli more accomplished and doomed than Alan Rickman as the bestial Obadiah Slope? Could anyone else play the awful Mrs. Proudie as well as Geraldine McEwan? Could any other actors than Donald Pleasance and Nigel Hawthorne make believable their affection despite persistent differences of opinion? A host of minor characters rounds out the cast, including the wonderfully irresponsible Bertie Stanhope (Peter Blythe) and his scheming sister Madeline (Susan Hampshire), the marvelously weak pawn of a bishop (Clive Swift) and the delightfully vague Susan Grantly (Angela Pleasance). Absolutely splendid!
The first two hours are on the slow side, to be sure. However, once the new Bishop and his entourage arrive on the scene, there is nonstop action and amusement for another five episodes. If you have never read Trollope, this production will send you to the library!