The Brontës of Haworth

Mini Series

1973 · 5 episodes · 4h 21m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. The Little King

   30 Sept 1973 · 52 min

   The comfortable childhood shared by Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell Brontë instills in them boundless creativity and a passion for learning. But their sheltered upbringing creates difficulties as each makes his or her way into the world.

2. 2

   2. Home and Abroad

   7 Oct 1973 · 51 min

   Branwell finds his artistic hopes dashed and makes a painful decision, while Charlotte and Emily further their education in Brussels. Anne has challenges as the governess of a wealthy family, and a cholera epidemic strikes back home with tragic consequences.

3. 3

   3. Delusion's Song

   14 Oct 1973 · 53 min

   As Mr. Brontë's health fades, his daughters find success in crafting their stories, and Charlotte publishes a book of poems. Branwell's self-destructive behavior takes a turn for the worse, reducing him to a shadow of his once-brilliant self.

4. 4

   4. Rewarding Destiny

   21 Oct 1973 · 53 min

   The year 1847 brings excitement for the sisters with the publication of their novels and a life-changing voyage to London to prove to their publisher that each sister is an author in her own right. But sorrowful events soon overshadow the glow of success.

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   5. Silent Is the House

   28 Oct 1973 · 52 min

   Charotte's wide acclaim as an author brings her father much pleasure, and her quiet life takes a surprising turn when she receives a marriage proposal. In the end, however, Mr. Bronte suffers a mournful existence: outliving all his gifted children.