Wessex Tales

1973 - 1973•1 season•6 episodes•~1h 15m•

★7.0(3 ratings)

Drama

Overview

An anthology series based on the Wessex Tales, a collection of short stories by novelist Thomas Hardy.

Creators

Thomas Hardy

Watchlist

Full Crew

Writing

Short Story: Thomas Hardy

Production

Producer: Irene Shubik

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Joseph Horovitz

Keywords

based on novel or bookanthology19th century

Did You Know?

The series spans 1 season with 6 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 75 minutes.

Originally aired on BBC Two.

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Wessex Tales

1973 - 1973•1 season•6 episodes•~1h 15m•

★7.0(3 ratings)

Drama

Overview

An anthology series based on the Wessex Tales, a collection of short stories by novelist Thomas Hardy.

Creators

Thomas Hardy

Watchlist

Full Crew

Writing

Short Story: Thomas Hardy

Production

Producer: Irene Shubik

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Joseph Horovitz

Keywords

based on novel or bookanthology19th century

Did You Know?

The series spans 1 season with 6 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 75 minutes.

Originally aired on BBC Two.

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Rating

7.0/10

Good

3 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Wessex Tales

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

11/7/1973

Last Episode:

12/12/1973

Networks:

Production Companies:

BBC

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Wessex Tales

Overview

Creators

Full Crew

Writing

Production

Music & Sound

Keywords

Did You Know?

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Wessex Tales

Overview

Creators

Full Crew

Writing

Production

Music & Sound

Keywords

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Miniseries

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