TV series
Tom Brown's Schooldays
1971, English, on BBC One. Created by Anthony Steven.
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 12 December 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Anthony StevenCreator
- Anthony MurphyTom Brown · 5 ep
- Simon Fisher-TurnerNed East · 5 ep
- Iain CuthbertsonDr Thomas Arnold · 5 ep
- Richard MorantGerald Flashman · 5 ep
- Richard GibsonSunning · 4 ep
- Barry StokesBrooke · 4 ep
- Mark RogersCuthbertson · 4 ep
- Christopher MoranCoates · 4 ep
- David HampshireDiggs · 4 ep
- Christopher GuardDarcy · 3 ep
- Sean BuryDenning · 3 ep
- Davyd HarriesReverend Anstey · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 November 1971
- Last aired
- 12 December 1971
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Tom Brown's Schooldays is based on
Tom Brown's Schooldays is based on Tom Brown's School Days, an 1857 novel by Thomas Hughes.
Novel · 1857
Tom Brown's School Days
By Thomas Hughes
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How many seasons of Tom Brown's Schooldays are there?
Tom Brown's Schooldays has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Tom Brown's Schooldays finished?
Yes. Tom Brown's Schooldays ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Tom Brown's Schooldays?
If you liked Tom Brown's Schooldays, try Road to Avonlea, The Saddle Club, Little House on the Prairie.
Who created Tom Brown's Schooldays?
Tom Brown's Schooldays was created by Anthony Steven and stars Anthony Murphy, Simon Fisher-Turner, Iain Cuthbertson.
What is Tom Brown's Schooldays based on?
Tom Brown's Schooldays is based on Tom Brown's School Days, an 1857 novel by Thomas Hughes.