TV series
The Mill on the Floss
1978–1979, English, on BBC One. Created by Barry Letts.
The Mill on the Floss is a British television drama adaptation of George Eliot's 1860 novel of the same name about the lives of rural 19th century siblings Maggie and Tom Tulliver.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1979
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Episode 8
Aired 14 February 1979
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Barry LettsCreator
- Judy CornwellBessy Tulliver · 8 ep
- Barbara HicksAunt Glegg · 7 ep
- Pippa GuardMaggie Tulliver · 6 ep
- Christopher BlakeTom Tulliver · 6 ep
- Peter HowellUncle Glegg · 6 ep
- Ray SmithMr Tulliver · 6 ep
- Anton LesserPhilip Wakem · 6 ep
- Julie Dawn ColeLucy Deane · 5 ep
- John StrattonUncle Deane · 5 ep
- John Moulder-BrownStephen Guest · 5 ep
- Gillian MartellAunt Pullet · 5 ep
- Michael TroughtonBob Jakin · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 December 1978
- Last aired
- 14 February 1979
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Mill on the Floss is based on
The Mill on the Floss is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How many seasons of The Mill on the Floss are there?
The Mill on the Floss has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Mill on the Floss finished?
Yes. The Mill on the Floss ended in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Mill on the Floss?
If you liked The Mill on the Floss, try Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Scarlett.
Who created The Mill on the Floss?
The Mill on the Floss was created by Barry Letts and stars Judy Cornwell, Barbara Hicks, Pippa Guard.
What is The Mill on the Floss based on?
The Mill on the Floss is adapted from a novel.