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Television eight-part mini-series based on Nancy Mitford's books, The Pursuit of Love (1945) and Love in a Cold Climate (1949). Thames Television, 1980. Directed by Donald McQuinney. Written by Simon Raven. Aired in the U.S. between March 28 and May 16, 1982.
Cast: Lucy Gutteridge (Linda Radlett); Isabelle Amyes (Fanny Logan); Selena Carey-Jones (Louisa Radlett); John Moffatt (Lord Merlin); Michael Aldridge (Lord Alconleigh Radlett [Uncle Matthew]); Tamzin Neville (Linda, as a girl); Kate Valentine (Fanny, as a girl); Judi Dench (Lady Alconleigh [Aunt Sadie]); Michael Williams (Capt. Davey Warbeck); Anthony Head (Tony Kroesig); Michael Lees (Lord William); Diana Fairfax (Emily); Yolande Palfrey (Jassy); Rebecca Saire (Victoria); Rosalyn Landor (Polly Montdore); Jean-Pierre Cassel (Fabrice); Vivian Pickles (Lady Montdore); Job Stewart (Boy Dougdale); Tiggy Foster (Jassy, as a girl); Michael Cochrane (Cedric); Richard Hurndall (Montdore); Ralph Lawford (Christian); Sheila Brenna (The Bolter); Pamela Pritchford (Mrs.Hunt); Christopher Scoular (Alfred); Richard Beale (John); Simon Lack (Doctor); Anthony Higgins (Juan).
Description: "Eight-part miniseries set in England, that satirizes the last golden age of British aristocracy, from 1924 to 1941, as seen through the experience of Linda Radlett, a member of a family who are last remnants of a high society that is slowly dying out." (Encyclopaedia of Television)
Episode Title (and U.S. airing dates): Child Hunt (March 28, 1982); Coming Out (April 4); Rings and Things (April 11); The Merry Widower (April 18); Heir Apparent (April 25); Foreigners Are Fiends (May 2); Monsieur Le Duc (May 9); In Love and War (May 16,1982).
Reviews and Articles
The Times, October 30, 1980, by Michael Ratcliffe. (text)
The Times, "Adaptation with real qualities." November 27, 1980, by Joan Bakewell. (text)
The Sunday Times, November 30, 1980, by Russell Davies. (text)
Times Literary Supplement, "Packing it in." December 12, 1980, by Thomas Blaikie. (text)
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Bentley's Bedlam: Untitled Gallery.
Sources
Anthony Head resume, 1997
Biography from ASH press kit, 1998
Chess playbill 1988
Complete Encyclopaedia of Television.
Television Drama Series Programming 1980-1982.
Transylvania 1992 Programme
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