TV series
The Spoils of Poynton
1970, English, on BBC Two & PBS. Created by Denis Constanduros.
When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1970
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Retribution
Aired 17 May 1970
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Denis ConstandurosCreator
- Pauline JamesonMrs Adele Gereth · 4 ep
- Ian OgilvyOwen Gereth · 4 ep
- Gemma JonesFleda Vetch · 4 ep
- Diane FletcherMona Brigstock · 4 ep
- June EllisMrs Brigstock · 4 ep
- Jane WalkerThomson · 3 ep
- Sian DaviesWilliams · 3 ep
- Polly AdamsMaggie · 2 ep
- Caroline BurtSaunders · 2 ep
- Reginald BarrattStationmaster · 2 ep
- Christopher BanksMr Vetch · 1 ep
- Robin ParkinsonArthur · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 April 1970
- Last aired
- 17 May 1970
- Network
- BBC Two, PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Spoils of Poynton is based on
The Spoils of Poynton is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Spoils of Poynton has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Spoils of Poynton finished?
Yes. The Spoils of Poynton ended in 1970, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Spoils of Poynton?
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Who created The Spoils of Poynton?
The Spoils of Poynton was created by Denis Constanduros and stars Pauline Jameson, Ian Ogilvy, Gemma Jones.
What is The Spoils of Poynton based on?
The Spoils of Poynton is adapted from a novel.