TV series
The Rector's Wife
1994, English, on Channel 4. Created by Hugh Whitemore.
A tale of love, liberation and sacrifice.
Clergyman's wife Anna Bouverie shocks the church establishment and infuriates her husband by taking a job in a supermarket. She attracts the passionate interest of three very different men: a newly-appointed archdeacon; his younger brother, a philosopher and academic; and a wealthy businessman new to the village.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 1994
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 25 March 1994
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hugh WhitemoreCreator
- Lindsay DuncanAnna Bouverie · 4 ep
- Rynagh O'GradyElla Pringle · 4 ep
- Jonathan CoyPeter Bouverie · 4 ep
- Lucy DawsonFlora Bouverie · 4 ep
- Miles AndersonPatrick O'Sullivan · 4 ep
- Ronald PickupDaniel Byrne · 4 ep
- Simon FentonLuke Bouverie · 4 ep
- Gabrielle LloydIsobel Thomson · 4 ep
- Madge HindleElaine Dodswell · 4 ep
- Geoffrey ChaterThe Bishop · 3 ep
- Carol MacReadyCelia Harper · 3 ep
- Stephen DillaneJonathan Byrne · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 March 1994
- Last aired
- 25 March 1994
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Rector's Wife is based on
The Rector's Wife is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How many seasons of The Rector's Wife are there?
The Rector's Wife has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is The Rector's Wife finished?
Yes. The Rector's Wife ended in 1994, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Rector's Wife?
If you liked The Rector's Wife, try Pride and Prejudice, Scarlett, Offspring.
Who created The Rector's Wife?
The Rector's Wife was created by Hugh Whitemore and stars Lindsay Duncan, Rynagh O'Grady, Jonathan Coy.
What is The Rector's Wife based on?
The Rector's Wife is adapted from a novel.