The Bagthorpe Saga
TV series
The Bagthorpe Saga
1981, English, on BBC One. Created by Helen Cresswell.
Follows the eccentric Bagthorpe family – ineffective advice columnist Laura, frustrated and emotionless comedy writer Henry, Scrabble cheating Grandma, 16-year-old electronics whizz and tennis champion William, artistic 14-year-old Tess, and twelve-year-old 'ordinary' Jack, who decides to train their mongrel dog Zero into a super dog.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Absolute Zero (3)
Aired 29 April 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Helen CresswellCreator
- Angela ThorneLaura Bagthorpe · 6 ep
- Edward HardwickeHenry Bagthorpe · 6 ep
- Phillada SewellGrandma · 6 ep
- Ceri SeelWilliam Bagthorpe · 6 ep
- Ruth PotterTess Bagthorpe · 6 ep
- Richard OrmeJack Bagthorpe · 6 ep
- Dandy NicholsMrs Fosdyke · 6 ep
- Rebecca LalondeDaisy Parker · 6 ep
- Tim PreeceUncle Parker · 4 ep
- Madeline SmithAunt Celia · 3 ep
- Margaret StallardTelegraph Lady · 2 ep
- Angus LennieMr Sugden · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 March 1981
- Last aired
- 29 April 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Bagthorpe Saga is based on
The Bagthorpe Saga is adapted from a novel.
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The Bagthorpe Saga: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Bagthorpe Saga are there?
The Bagthorpe Saga has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Bagthorpe Saga finished?
Yes. The Bagthorpe Saga ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Bagthorpe Saga?
If you liked The Bagthorpe Saga, try The Villains of Valley View, Sydney to the Max, Stuck in the Middle.
Who created The Bagthorpe Saga?
The Bagthorpe Saga was created by Helen Cresswell and stars Angela Thorne, Edward Hardwicke, Phillada Sewell.
What is The Bagthorpe Saga based on?
The Bagthorpe Saga is adapted from a novel.