Frank Herbert's Children of Dune
Overview
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, a captivating three-part miniseries penned by John Harrison and helmed by Greg Yaitanes, adapts the novels Dune Messiah and Children of Dune. Premiering on March 16, 2003, it serves as a sequel to the acclaimed 2000 miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune, both produced by the Sci Fi Channel. By 2004, this miniseries and its predecessor ranked among the network's top-rated broadcasts, showcasing the enduring allure of Herbert’s intricate universe and its complex characters navigating power, prophecy, and destiny on the desert planet of Arrakis.
Episodes
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1
Full Of Mysterious Promise
Arkwright acquires a batch of faulty tinned products, but there's a catch: they all lack labels! Determined to make a profit, he attempts to sell them...
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The Messiah
Set twelve years after the original Dune miniseries, this episode depicts Duke Paul Atreides as the reigning emperor. During a sudden assault, he suf...
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2
A Mattress On Wheels
Granville is tired of making his deliveries on his bike and tries to persuade Arkwright to invest in a van. He believes that having a mattress in the ...
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2
The Children
Amidst a web of political intrigue, Paul’s support begins to crumble internally as his fiercely ambitious sister, Alia, asserts herself in the poli...
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3
The Golden Path
Alia finds herself increasingly overwhelmed by possession as she confronts rebellious Fremen forces. Meanwhile, Ghanima, having narrowly escaped an a...
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3
A Nice Cosy Little Disease
Arkwright schemes to come up with the ideal ailment to feign illness, hoping to capture Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's attention, as he believes she has been...
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4
Beware Of The Dog
Following a failed break-in at his shop, Arkwright concludes that it’s time to get a guard dog. Instead of acquiring a real canine, he opts for a cl...
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5
Well Catered Funeral
When Arkwright’s old friend Parslow passes away, he seizes the opportunity to manage the catering for the funeral, all the while hoping to make a co...
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6
Apples and Self Service
Arkwright kicks off a sales campaign to clear out an excess inventory of apples he mistakenly ordered in large quantities.
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Laundry Blues
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel notices Granville having a tough time with the laundry and insists that Arkwright needs to get a new washing machine. To appease...
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The Reluctant Traveller
Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are set for a romantic night at a hotel. Unbeknownst to her, it's just around the corner! Meanwhile, Granville is ...
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3
Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet Rolls
Arkwright finds himself in a familiar predicament, unable to sell items that no one seems interested in. However, his marketing creativity shines as h...
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4
The New Suit
On Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's advice, Arkwright finds himself in need of a new suit.
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5
Arkwright's Mobile Store
To demonstrate to Nurse Gladys Emmanuel his commitment to growing his business, Arkwright purchases a van, allowing Arkwright's Stores to operate as a...
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6
Shedding At The Wedding
Arkwright attends a wedding accompanied by Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, but his suit has an overwhelming odor of mothballs. To freshen it up, he awkwardly h...
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7
St. Albert's Day
Arkwright concocts a fictitious Saint's Day, allowing Granville the opportunity to inspect the pockets of a foreign customer he suspects might be stea...
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An Errand Boy by the Ear
The patrons are increasingly frustrated as they watch Granville being repeatedly yanked around by the ear by Arkwright.
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2
The Ginger Men
Arkwright finds himself with another surplus of merchandise, this time a large stock of Ginger Cake that he needs to unload. To boost sales, he concoc...
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3
Duet for Solo Bicycle
Granville's efforts to impress the girls, particularly Wendy, are being thwarted by the irritating squeak of his grocer's bike. The noise is turning h...
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4
How to Ignite Your Errand Boy
Granville has the responsibility of creating homemade firelighters, and a key component for his project is the shredded fabric from his disco shirt.
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5
The Man From Down Under
Arkwright finds himself competing for Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's affection when an old acquaintance from Australia comes back to town, stirring up memori...
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6
The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid
Granville sheds his previous look by donning stylish shades and trendy clothes, topped off with a flashy 'medallion' crafted from a cocoa tin lid.
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Soulmate Wanted
Granville puts out an ad seeking female companionship, but soon finds himself overwhelmed by the unexpected response.
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2
Horse-Trading
Arkwright confidently sells a bunch of clothes-horses to a competing Asian shopkeeper. However, when the rival begins raking in substantial profits by...
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3
The Housekeeper Caper
Arkwright hatches a plan to stir up some jealousy in Nurse Gladys Emmanuel by placing an ad in the local newspaper for a live-in housekeeper. However,...
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The Errand Boy Executive
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5
Happy Birthday Arkwright
Arkwright is on high alert when Nurse Gladys Emmanuel and Granville inform him that a representative from the Good Shop Guide is inspecting local shop...
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6
The Mystical Boudoir of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel
Arkwright pulls out all the stops in his attempts to sneak into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, resorting to everything from a ladder to a box of cho...
