The Barchester Chronicles

Overview

Set against the grandeur of Peterborough Cathedral and its surroundings, this 1982 BBC serial brings Anthony Trollope’s world to life. Adapted from *The Warden* and *Barchester Towers*, it follows the cunning power struggles within Barchester's clergy. Rich period details ground the story, while the characters vividly express the full spectrum of human feeling.

Episodes

• 1

  Part One

  In Barchester, few are as cherished as Reverend Septimus Harding. Beloved across the county, he tends to his church, famous for its fine choir, and se...

  Nov 10, 1982
• 2

  Part Two

  Eleanor begs Bold to stop his legal campaign against her father. Bold insists his fight isn’t personal—it’s aimed at the Church of England’s h...

  Nov 17, 1982
• 3

  Part Three

  Years have passed, and Harding has found contentment in his new parish. Eleanor married John, but his sudden death left her a widow with a young son. ...

  Nov 24, 1982
• 4

  Part Four

  Proudie suggests that Harding meet with Slope to talk about possibly becoming Warden of the hospital again. But Septimus is put off—not just by Slop...

  Dec 01, 1982
• 5

  Part Five

  Slope continues his subtle manipulation, having overstepped by offering the Warden position to Quiverful. He convinces Proudie that if Quiverful withd...

  Dec 08, 1982
• 6

  Part Six

  Slope’s scheming is finally catching up with him. As the Dean of Barchester Cathedral lies on his deathbed, an article appears in the local newspape...

  Dec 15, 1982
• 7

  Part Seven

  Mrs Proudie has resumed command, and the Bishop declares that Quiverful will be the new Warden of the hospital. Slope’s protests go unheard, along w...

  Dec 22, 1982