TV series
The Gathering Seed
1983, English, on BBC Two. Created by Jim Allen.
The saga of Manchester lad Joe Henshaw, a story that takes in family life, the trials and tribulations of the Labour movement and World War Two
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 12 October 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jim AllenCreator
- David ThrelfallJoe Henshaw · 6 ep
- Gilly ComanIrene Kilbride · 6 ep
- Brenda FrickerKitty Henshaw · 6 ep
- Karen MeagherPeggy Henshaw · 6 ep
- James EllisJim Larkin · 6 ep
- Caroline HutchisonSarah Goldman · 6 ep
- Peter KerriganFred Pawsey · 6 ep
- Niall BuggyFather Healy · 6 ep
- Tony WestropeMartin Kilbride · 6 ep
- Rita MayMartha Kilbride · 6 ep
- Dave HillDennis Kilbride · 6 ep
- Christine HargreavesLizzie Scanlon · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 September 1983
- Last aired
- 12 October 1983
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Gathering Seed: quick answers
Is The Gathering Seed worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Gathering Seed are there?
The Gathering Seed has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The Gathering Seed finished?
Yes. The Gathering Seed ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Gathering Seed on?
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The Gathering Seed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Gathering Seed?
If you liked The Gathering Seed, try Bel-Air, Offspring, The Line of Beauty.
Who created The Gathering Seed?
The Gathering Seed was created by Jim Allen and stars David Threlfall, Gilly Coman, Brenda Fricker.