The Barchester Chronicles

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The Barchester Chronicles
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Genre Drama
Based on The Warden and Barchester Towers
by Anthony Trollope
Written by Alan Plater
Directed by David Giles
Starring
Composer Derek Bourgeois
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes7
Production
Producer Jonathan Powell
Running time55 minutes
Original release
Network BBC2
Release10 November (1982-11-10) 
22 December 1982 (1982-12-22)

The Barchester Chronicles is a 1982 British television serial produced by Jonathan Powell for the BBC. [1] It is an adaptation by Alan Plater of Anthony Trollope's first two Chronicles of Barsetshire, The Warden (1855) and Barchester Towers (1857). [2] The series was directed by David Giles. [3] Location work was videotaped in and around Peterborough Cathedral, using locations such as the Deanery and Laurel Court. [4]

Contents

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

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Peterborough Cathedral
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Chavenage House
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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). [6]

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