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The Barchester Chronicles is a 1982 British television serial produced by Jonathan Powell for the BBC. It is an adaptation by Alan Plater of Anthony Trollope's first two Chronicles of Barsetshire, The Warden (1855) and Barchester Towers (1857). The series was directed by David Giles. Location work was videotaped in and around Peterborough Cathedral, using locations such as the Deanery and Laurel Court.
Plot overview
The clerical community around Barchester's cathedral is rocked by a press investigation into the finances of Hiram's Hospital almshouse. Following the death of the bishop in the midst of the controversy, the chaplain and wife of the new bishop lead a reforming crusade, which arouses strong opposition within the diocese. These public events have a significant effect on the private lives of many of those involved.
Cast
Filming locations
Peterborough Cathedral
Chavenage House, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Abbots Gate, Peterborough Cathedral
The Deanery, Gravel Walk, Peterborough Cathedral
Laurel Court, Vineyard Road, Peterborough
Awards
The series won a BAFTA award for Design (Chris Pemsel) in 1982, also being nominated for Drama Series/Serial (Jonathan Powell, David Giles), Costume Design (Juanita Waterson), Graphics (Stewart Austin), Make Up (Elizabeth Rowell), Sound Supervisor (Chick Anthony), Video Cameraman (Geoff Feld), and Video Lighting (Howard King).
References
External links
The Barchester Chronicles at IMDb
The Barchester Chronicles at the BFI's Screenonline
Available for streaming or download on archive.org: Barchester Chronicles
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Ronald Knox
- Daftar buku Penguin Classics
- The Barchester Chronicles
- Barchester Towers
- Chronicles of Barsetshire
- Clive Swift
- The Warden
- Angela Pleasence
- Peter Blythe
- Geraldine McEwan
- Alan Rickman
- The King and the Beggar-maid
