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8.1/10   220 votes
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Seasons:
1 full episode list
Release Date:
8 October 1986 (UK) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Ruth has everything. A large, warty body, a standard house in the suburbs, two whiney children, a dog... more
Awards:
4 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
the best and darkest television has to offer more

Cast

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Dennis Waterman ... Bobbo (4 episodes, 1986)
Patricia Hodge ... Mary Fisher (4 episodes, 1986)
Julie T. Wallace ... Ruth (4 episodes, 1986)
Paul Herzberg ... Garcia (4 episodes, 1986)
Caroline Butler ... Nicola (4 episodes, 1986)
Christopher Mossford ... Andy (4 episodes, 1986)
Liz Smith ... Mrs. Fisher (3 episodes, 1986)
Noel Dyson ... Brenda (2 episodes, 1986)
John Bluthal ... Angus (2 episodes, 1986)

Stephen Greif ... Dr. Ghengis (2 episodes, 1986)

Miriam Margolyes ... Nurse Hopkins (2 episodes, 1986)
John Rowe ... Dr. Rohn (2 episodes, 1986)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
229 min (4 parts)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
UK:15

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Movie Connections:
Version of She-Devil (1989) more
Soundtrack:
Warm Love Gone Cold more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
the best and darkest television has to offer, 1 February 1999
Author: smeth from United States

This is some of the best story-telling and acting ever to be seen on the small screen(or the big screen for that matter). A drama with a lot of dark and dry humor. We identify with Ruth, the main character, so thoroughly that we cheer her on as she devises her retribution against her betraying husband and his perfect mistress. But as we watch Ruth take control of her life and we relish her complicated revenge, we become more and more disturbed by the extreme methods she uses. I don't remember when I've encountered another character who was so completely compelling and repelling at the same time. The movie is somewhat slow to start and slow paced, but every minute of this 6 hour mini-series is worth watching. Those of us who were prepared with a vcr are very lucky in that this will not be broadcast very often, nor is it a likely candidate to be released on video.

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