The Barchester Chronicles

– When a crusade against the Church of England's practice of self-enrichment misfires, scandal taints ..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
8.20 / 10
Duration:
6 Hours and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
The Barchester Chronicles (1982)

When a crusade against the Church of England's practice of self-enrichment misfires, scandal taints the cosy community of Barchester when their local church becomes the object of a scathing, investigative report.

Producing Country:
UK
Genre:
Release Date:

10 Nov 1982

Language:

English

Main Actors:

Donald Pleasence, Janet Maw, Nigel Hawthorne, Angela Pleasence

Plot:

The Barchester Chronicles, a BBC miniseries, is adapted from two mid-19th century novels by Anthony Trollope. When a crusade against the Church of England's practice of self-enrichment misfires, scandal taints the cozy community of Barchester when their local church becomes the object of a scathing report about the use of church funds. Consequently, an honorable middle-aged clergyman (Donald Pleasence) is forced into moral crisis and a conflict with his son-in-law, a pompous archdeacon (Nigel Hawthorne) and his youngest daughter's beloved (David Gwillim). The arrival of a new bishop (Clive Swift), his domineering wife (Geraldine McEwan), and a devious chaplain (Alan Rickman) - who may be hiding secrets - add to the dramatic scheming and complex power struggles among a colorful cast of characters.

Awards:

1 win & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.3/10