The Brontës of Haworth (1973)
Dramatized biography of the Brontë sisters Charlotte, Anne and Emily.
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Episode 1 - The Little King
Release Date: 1973-09-30The comfortable childhood shared by Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell Brontë instills in them boundless creativity and a passion for learning. But their sheltered upbringing creates difficulties as each makes his or her way into the world.
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Episode 2 - Home and Abroad
Release Date: 1973-10-07Branwell finds his artistic hopes dashed and makes a painful decision, while Charlotte and Emily further their education in Brussels. Anne has challenges as the governess of a wealthy family, and a cholera epidemic strikes back home with tragic consequences.
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Episode 3 - Delusion's Song
Release Date: 1973-10-14As Mr. Brontë's health fades, his daughters find success in crafting their stories, and Charlotte publishes a book of poems. Branwell's self-destructive behavior takes a turn for the worse, reducing him to a shadow of his once-brilliant self.
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Episode 4 - Rewarding Destiny
Release Date: 1973-10-21The year 1847 brings excitement for the sisters with the publication of their novels and a life-changing voyage to London to prove to their publisher that each sister is an author in her own right. But sorrowful events soon overshadow the glow of success.
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Episode 5 - Silent Is the House
Release Date: 1973-10-28Charotte's wide acclaim as an author brings her father much pleasure, and her quiet life takes a surprising turn when she receives a marriage proposal. In the end, however, Mr. Bronte suffers a mournful existence: outliving all his gifted children.