Barnaby Rudge (1960)
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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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 1960-09-30The locksmith Gabriel Varden visits the Maypole Inn, incurs his wife's displeasure, and we hear of a murder...
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 1960-10-07Simon Tappertit undertakes a midnight errand and Gabriel Varden learns more about the Stranger.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 1960-10-14Mr Chester visits the Maypole Inn and Joe Willett plans to go courting.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 1960-10-21Mr Chester and Mr Haredale plan to interfere in the course of true love and Mrs Rudge is threatened.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 1960-10-28Mrs Varden is persuaded to visit the Maypole.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 1960-11-04Simon Tappertit meddles in the affairs of other and Mrs Rudge comes to a decision.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 1960-11-11Unbeknown to them, the lives of the Vardens and the Haredales, are put into danger by the arrival of Lord George Gordon at the Maypole.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 1960-11-18Under 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 rediscovered.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 1960-11-25Simon meets Dennis the hangman and Mr Haredale finds his life in danger when he meets an old school-fellow.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 1960-12-02The petition is presented.
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 1960-12-09The lives of Dolly and Emma are in jeopardy as misadventure befalls The Maypole and The Warren.
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 1960-12-16The rioters capture Gabriel Varden and once again Barnaby meets the robber of the Chigwell Road.
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Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 1960-12-23Barnaby, Dennis and Hugh find themselves in jail; Gabriel Varden throws a party and many important matters are resolved.