TV series
Anna of the Five Towns
1985, English, on BBC Two. Created by John Harvey.
In 19th-century industrial England, Anna Tellwright gains independence and wealth after inheriting a fortune, challenging her domineering father and strict Methodist upbringing.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Anna of the Five Towns is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 30 January 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John HarveyCreator
- Lynsey BeauchampAnna Tellwright · 4 ep
- Peter DavisonHenry Mynors · 4 ep
- Emrys JamesEphraim Tellwright · 4 ep
- Katie CareyAgnes Tellwright · 4 ep
- Anna CropperMrs Sutton · 4 ep
- Barrie CooksonMr Sutton · 4 ep
- Anne BlackmanBeatrice Sutton · 4 ep
- Anton LesserWillie Price · 3 ep
- Edward KelseyTitus Price · 3 ep
- John BottReverend Banks · 3 ep
- Hilary MasonSarah Vodrey · 3 ep
- Patricia MarksMiss Dickinson · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1985
- Last aired
- 30 January 1985
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Anna of the Five Towns is based on
Anna of the Five Towns is adapted from a novel.
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Anna of the Five Towns: quick answers
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How many seasons of Anna of the Five Towns are there?
Anna of the Five Towns has 1 season and 4 episodes.
Is Anna of the Five Towns finished?
Yes. Anna of the Five Towns ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Anna of the Five Towns on?
Anna of the Five Towns is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Anna of the Five Towns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Anna of the Five Towns?
If you liked Anna of the Five Towns, try Offspring, Downton Abbey, Bleak House.
Who created Anna of the Five Towns?
Anna of the Five Towns was created by John Harvey and stars Lynsey Beauchamp, Peter Davison, Emrys James.
What is Anna of the Five Towns based on?
Anna of the Five Towns is adapted from a novel.