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The Gathering Seed

1983Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

The saga of Manchester lad Joe Henshaw, a story that takes in family life, the trials and tribulations of the Labour movement and World War Two

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Clegg
Written by
Jim Allen
Produced by
Colin Tucker

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 7, 1983 · October 12, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1983
Last aired
October 12, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Gathering Seed worth watching?"

Questions about The Gathering Seed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gathering Seed worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Gathering Seed okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Gathering Seed?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 55 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is The Gathering Seed plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.