

TV series
Black Hearts in Battersea
1995–1996, English, on BBC One. Created by James Andrew Hall.
In an alternate early 19th-century England under King James III, a young orphan named Simon travels to London to study painting. Once there, he becomes entangled in political and Hanoverian plots against the rightful Duke of Battersea, who has been cheated out of his inheritance.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Part 6
Aired 11 February 1996
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James Andrew HallCreator
- William ManneringSimon · 6 ep
- Ronald PickupDuke of Battersea · 6 ep
- Celia ImrieDuchess of Battersea · 6 ep
- Annette BadlandDolly Buckle · 6 ep
- Philip JacksonEustace Buckle · 6 ep
- Jade WilliamsDido Twite · 6 ep
- Tilly VosburghElla Twite · 6 ep
- Stephen MooreAbednigo Twite · 6 ep
- Barry EwartJohn Daggett · 6 ep
- John AltmanMidwink · 6 ep
- Johnny ShannonSamuel Cobb · 5 ep
- Mark BurdisJeb Scrimshaw · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 December 1995
- Last aired
- 11 February 1996
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Black Hearts in Battersea is based on
Black Hearts in Battersea is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of Black Hearts in Battersea are there?
Black Hearts in Battersea has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Black Hearts in Battersea finished?
Yes. Black Hearts in Battersea ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Black Hearts in Battersea?
If you liked Black Hearts in Battersea, try The Mysterious Benedict Society, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, The Saint.
Who created Black Hearts in Battersea?
Black Hearts in Battersea was created by James Andrew Hall and stars William Mannering, Ronald Pickup, Celia Imrie.
What is Black Hearts in Battersea based on?
Black Hearts in Battersea is adapted from a novel.
