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The Barchester Chronicles

The Barchester Chronicles

The Barchester Chronicles

1982 1 Seasons 7 Episodes ⭐ 7.3 Drama

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Part One

Reverend Septimus Harding is much-loved in Barchester, perhaps the most beloved citizen in the county. In addition to th

EP 2

Part Two

Eleanor pleads with Bold to stop his attacks on her father. He doesn't see his attack as personal but in fact against th

EP 3

Part Three

Some years have now passed and Harding is happy in his new parish. Eleanor has wed John but he unexpectedly dies, leavin

EP 4

Part Four

As suggested by Proudie, Harding calls on Slope to discuss the possibility of being reappointed Warden of the hospital.

EP 5

Part Five

Slope continues to manipulate those around him. Having overstepped the mark and offered the position of hospital Warden

EP 6

Part Six

Slope's machinations are slowly catching up to him. The Dean of Barchester Cathedral is on his death bed and many in the

EP 7

Part Seven

Mrs Proudie is in charge again and the Bishop announces that Quiverful is to become the new Warden of the hospital. Slop

Popular Cast

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

Septimus Harding

Nigel Hawthorne

Nigel Hawthorne

Dr Grantly

Angela Pleasence

Angela Pleasence

Mrs. Grantly