The Barchester Chronicles

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 1982-11-10

Septimus Harding, the unassuming warden of Hiram's Hospital, becomes the target of John Bold's crusade to rid the church of corruption and nepotism.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 1982-11-17

Having plied his troth to Eleanor Harding, John Bold withdraws the case against his future father-in-law, but it is too late

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 1982-11-24

A turn of fate initiates a series of power struggles that shake Barchester from its cosy contemplacency

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 1982-12-01

Mr. Slope's offer to restore Septimus as warden of Hiram's Hospital is calculated to guarantee refusal.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 1982-12-08

Eleanor's simple Christian tolerance towards Mr. Slope engenders wild speculation in many circles.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 1982-12-15

Miss Thorne's annual fete becomes the sparring ground for ecclesiastical and romantic ambitions alike.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 1982-12-22

Mr. Slope is encouraged by the press to reach beyond his grasp, and Signora Neroni undertakes an astonishingly selfless gesture.

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1982-11-10

Episodes

7 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

The Barchester Chronicles

Seasons

Season 1

1. Episode 1

2. Episode 2

3. Episode 3

4. Episode 4

5. Episode 5

6. Episode 6

7. Episode 7

Rating

Release Date

Episodes

Status

Cast

Donald Pleasence

Barbara Flynn

Nigel Hawthorne

Alan Rickman

Angela Pleasence

Janet Maw

Geraldine McEwan

Susan Hampshire

Clive Swift

Susan Edmonstone

Peter Blythe