TV series
The Girls of Slender Means
1975, English, on BBC Two. Created by Ken Taylor.
The Girls of Slender Means is a 1975 BBC television mini-series based on Muriel Spark's novel. The drama, aired in three parts, follows a group of young women living in a London boarding house in 1945, and is framed by a death that occurs in 1960.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 17 May 1975
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Details
- First aired
- 3 May 1975
- Last aired
- 17 May 1975
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Girls of Slender Means is based on
The Girls of Slender Means is adapted from a novel.
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The Girls of Slender Means: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Girls of Slender Means are there?
The Girls of Slender Means has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Girls of Slender Means finished?
Yes. The Girls of Slender Means ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Girls of Slender Means?
If you liked The Girls of Slender Means, try Hotel, War and Remembrance, Band of Brothers.
Who created The Girls of Slender Means?
The Girls of Slender Means was created by Ken Taylor and stars Miriam Margolyes, Patricia Hodge, Mary Tamm.
What is The Girls of Slender Means based on?
The Girls of Slender Means is adapted from a novel.