We, the Accused
TV series
We, the Accused
1980, English, on BBC Two. Created by Julia Jones.
In 1910s London, Paul Presset, a self-effacing, decent man of fifty, confronts what appears to be the perfect opportunity to rid himself of his unloved, nagging wife and be free for a blissful life with his mistress.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 8 October 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Julia JonesCreator
- Ian HolmPaul Presset · 5 ep
- Angela DownMyra Bawne · 5 ep
- Iain CuthbertsonCI Boltro · 4 ep
- Hugh ThomasDS Doyle · 4 ep
- Alan WebbAubrey Presset · 3 ep
- Betty HardyJane Presset · 3 ep
- David LodgeBriscoll · 3 ep
- Brenda CowlingMrs Briscoll · 3 ep
- Christopher BenjaminInglewood · 3 ep
- Frank GatliffDoctor Waterhall · 3 ep
- Julia McCarthyBessie Furle · 3 ep
- Elizabeth SpriggsEleanor Presset · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1980
- Last aired
- 8 October 1980
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What We, the Accused is based on
We, the Accused is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of We, the Accused are there?
We, the Accused has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is We, the Accused finished?
Yes. We, the Accused ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like We, the Accused?
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Who created We, the Accused?
We, the Accused was created by Julia Jones and stars Ian Holm, Angela Down, Iain Cuthbertson.
What is We, the Accused based on?
We, the Accused is adapted from a novel.