Part 2 (17 Nov. 1982)

Eleanor Harding pleads with John Bold to stop his attacks on her father. He doesn't see his attack as personal but one against the perceived corruption of the Church of England whose ... See full summary »

Director:

David Giles

Writers:

Alan Plater (dramatised by), Anthony Trollope (novel)

Stars:

Donald Pleasence, Janet Maw, Barbara Flynn

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Donald Pleasence	...	Rev.Septimus Harding
Janet Maw	...	Eleanor Harding
Barbara Flynn	...	Mary Bold
David Gwillim	...	John Bold
William Redgrave	...	Samuel Grantly
Nigel Hawthorne	...	Archdeacon Grantly
George Malpas	...	Ticket Collector
Cyril Luckham	...	Bishop Grantly
George Costigan	...	Tom Towers
Joseph O'Conor	...	Mr. Bunce
Raymond Platt	...	Haphazard's Clerk
Angela Pleasence	...	Susan Grantly
Paddy Ward	...	Hotel Waiter
Joe Ritchie	...	Coffee House Waiter
Michael Aldridge	...	Sir Abraham Haphazard

Storyline

Eleanor Harding pleads with John Bold to stop his attacks on her father. He doesn't see his attack as personal but one against the perceived corruption of the Church of England whose members live in luxury while the poor starve. In the end he agrees to stop the court action and so informs Archdeacon Grantly, Septimus Harding's son-in-law. Eleanor and John also agree to be married. It's not all that simple for Septimus Harding however. He is greatly disturbed by the accusations made against him and travels to London to speak to the Church's solicitor, Sir Abraham Haphazard. Although the suit has been dropped, he asks his legal counsel if it is also a moral victory. When Haphazard says he is unable to speak to morality, Septimus decides to resign as Warden.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

17 November 1982 (UK)

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