The Woman in White (1982 TV series)

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The Woman in White
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GenreMystery
Based on The Woman in White
1860 novel
by Wilkie Collins
Written byRay Jenkins
Directed byJohn Bruce
Starring Diana Quick
Ian Richardson
Jenny Seagrove
Composer Patrick Gowers
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes5
Production
Producer Jonathan Powell
Running time55 minutes
Production company BBC
Original release
Network BBC Two
Release14 April (1982-04-14) 
12 May 1982 (1982-05-12)

The Woman in White is a British mystery television series adapted from the novel of the same title by Wilkie Collins. [1] It first aired on BBC 2 in five parts between 14 April and 12 May 1982. [2] [3]

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Plot summary

Main cast

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References

  1. Miller p.54
  2. "Newseries The Woman in White". 14 April 1982. p. 57 via BBC Genome.
  3. "The Woman in White". 12 May 1982. p. 49 via BBC Genome.

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