TV series
Clarissa
1991, English, on BBC Two.
A virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her. Based on the 1749 novel Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 18 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sean BeanLovelace · 4 ep
- Saskia WickhamClarissa Harlowe · 4 ep
- Jonny PhillipsJames · 4 ep
- Lynsey BaxterArabella Harlowe · 4 ep
- Hermione NorrisAnna Howe · 4 ep
- Sean PertweeJack Belford · 4 ep
- Cathryn HarrisonMrs. Sinclair · 4 ep
- Shirley HendersonSally · 4 ep
- Jeffry WickhamMr. Harlowe · 4 ep
- Frances VinerMrs. Harlowe · 4 ep
- Ralph RiachUncle Anthony · 4 ep
- Lucy RobinsonDeb · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 November 1991
- Last aired
- 18 December 1991
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Clarissa: quick answers
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How many seasons of Clarissa are there?
Clarissa has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Clarissa finished?
Yes. Clarissa ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Clarissa suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Clarissa?
If you liked Clarissa, try Miss Austen, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice.