

TV series
The Citadel
1983, English, on BBC One.
A faithful ten part BBC adaptation of A.J. Cronin's book of the same name published in 1937 about a young Scottish doctor (Ben Cross) trying to find a place for himself in the dysfunctional medical system of Wales and England in the 1920s and early 1930s.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Part Ten
Aired 24 March 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 20 January 1983
- Last aired
- 24 March 1983
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Citadel: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Citadel are there?
The Citadel has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Citadel finished?
Yes. The Citadel ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Citadel suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Citadel?
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