TV series
Act of Will
1989, English, on ITV1. Created by Barbara Taylor Bradford.
Three beautiful women – grandmother, mother and daughter – struggle bravely through five eventful decades of hidden love, high drama and sudden death. From 1926 to present day, from the Yorkshire Dales to London, Paris and New York, how each woman commits an act of will that changes their life and world. Based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1986 novel of the same name.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Act of Will is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Episode 4
Aired 6 October 1989
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Details
- First aired
- 15 September 1989
- Last aired
- 6 October 1989
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Act of Will is based on
Act of Will is adapted from a novel.
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Act of Will: quick answers
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How many seasons of Act of Will are there?
Act of Will has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Act of Will finished?
Yes. Act of Will ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Act of Will on?
Act of Will is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Act of Will parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Act of Will?
If you liked Act of Will, try Conversations with Friends, Imperfect Women, George & Tammy.
Who created Act of Will?
Act of Will was created by Barbara Taylor Bradford and stars Serena Gordon, Melanie Jessop, Lynsey Baxter.
What is Act of Will based on?
Act of Will is adapted from a novel.