TV series
The December Rose
1986, English. Created by Leon Garfield & James Cellan Jones.
When young chimney sweep Absalom 'Barnacle' Brown stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy among London’s Victorian elite, he becomes the target of the menacing Inspector Creaker. Fleeing to the safety of a Thames barge, The Lady, under the care of kindly skipper Tom Gosling, Barnacle adapts to life on the river and befriends the formidable Mrs McDipper and her daughter Miranda. As Creaker’s gang closes in and a mysterious foreign vessel, The December Rose, docks with a perilous secret aboard, the story builds to a feverish climax in which Barnacle and his allies confront evil head‑on.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Aired 16 April 1986
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Details
- First aired
- 12 March 1986
- Last aired
- 16 April 1986
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The December Rose is based on
The December Rose is adapted from a novel.
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The December Rose: quick answers
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How many seasons of The December Rose are there?
The December Rose has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The December Rose finished?
Yes. The December Rose ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
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The December Rose parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The December Rose?
If you liked The December Rose, try R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Holly Hobbie, The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Who created The December Rose?
The December Rose was created by Leon Garfield and James Cellan Jones and stars Courtney Roper-Knight, Tony Haygarth, Ian Hogg.
What is The December Rose based on?
The December Rose is adapted from a novel.