

TV series
Meticulous and Desperate
1989, Dutch. Created by Wim Kayzer.
The history of the 20th century told through the memories and reflections of the Spanish writer/politician Jorge Semprún, the Hungarian writer György Konrád, the cosmopolitan writer/literary critic George Steiner and the Latin American writer Gabriel Garcia Márquez.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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S1 E4: People make history, but they don't know which one
Aired 23 April 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1989
- Last aired
- 23 April 1989
- Original title
- Nauwgezet en Wanhopig
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- Documentary
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Meticulous and Desperate: quick answers
Is Meticulous and Desperate worth watching?
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How many seasons of Meticulous and Desperate are there?
Meticulous and Desperate has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is Meticulous and Desperate finished?
Yes. Meticulous and Desperate ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Meticulous and Desperate on?
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Meticulous and Desperate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Meticulous and Desperate?
If you liked Meticulous and Desperate, try Biography, World War II with Tom Hanks, Top Gear.
Who created Meticulous and Desperate?
Meticulous and Desperate was created by Wim Kayzer and stars Jorge Semprún, György Konrád, George Steiner.
