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1970–1985 · Drama · English393 h to binge

Critics vs audiences

Only audience scores so far

Audiences 78GoodWatch 72

  • IMDb

    IMDb7.8

Time to watch it all

393 h

314 episodes, about 75 min each

An episode a night: about 10 months.

Reach

Streams in 2 countries

First aired

1970

October 15, 1970

Ended 1985

Genre

Drama

Language

English

Original language

Awards

BAFTA winnerWins and nominations by award

BAFTA Awards1972 to 1974

  • Best Actress1974Won
  • Best Actor1972Won
  • Best Actress1972Won

Content

Strong language, disturbing imageryAdults

Rated

No age rating yet.

What's in it

  • ViolenceMild
  • Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
  • Frightening scenesLittle or none
  • Sex, nudityLittle or none
  • Dark themesModerate
  • Strong languageNamed in the advisories

In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.

Viewing guide

AdultsIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Not listed for kids or family movie night.

Starring

StarringPeter Cellier, Gareth Thomas, Amanda Barrie

803 people

Made by

Written by Dennis Potter, Mike Leigh342 people in 9 departments

Directing · 128

Writing · 199