Barnaby Rudge
Barnaby Rudge is a British drama television series which originally aired on the BBC in thirteen episodes between 30 September and 23 December 1960. It was an adaptation of the novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens set against the backdrop of the 1780 Gordon Riots.
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1.Episode 1
30-09-196030 minThe locksmith Gabriel Varden visits the Maypole Inn, incurs his wife's displeasure, and we hear of a murder...
2.Episode 2
07-10-196030 minSimon Tappertit undertakes a midnight errand and Gabriel Varden learns more about the Stranger.
3.Episode 3
14-10-196030 minMr Chester visits the Maypole Inn and Joe Willett plans to go courting.
4.Episode 4
21-10-196030 minMr Chester and Mr Haredale plan to interfere in the course of true love and Mrs Rudge is threatened.
5.Episode 5
28-10-196030 minMrs Varden is persuaded to visit the Maypole.
6.Episode 6
04-11-196030 minSimon Tappertit meddles in the affairs of others and Mrs Rudge comes to a decision.
7.Episode 7
11-11-196030 minUnbeknown to them, the lives of the Vardens and the Haredales are put into danger by the arrival of Lord George Gordon at the Maypole.
8.Episode 8
18-11-196030 minUnder the influence of Lord George Gordon, Mrs Varden has joined the Protestant Association. Having fled, hoping to escape the threats of the Stranger, Mrs Rudge and Barnaby are re...
9.Episode 9
25-11-196030 minSimon meets Dennis the hangman and Mr Haredale finds his life in danger when he meets an old school fellow.
10.Episode 10
02-12-196030 minThe petition is presented.
11.Episode 11
09-12-196030 minThe lives of Dolly and Emma are in jeopardy as misadventure befalls The Maypole and The Warren.
12.Episode 12
16-12-196030 minThe rioters capture Gabriel Varden and once again Barnaby meets the robber of the Chigwell Road.
13.Episode 13
23-12-196030 minBarnaby, Dennis and Hugh find themselves in jail; Gabriel Varden throws a party and many important matters are resolved.
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