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Anna of the Five Towns

Anna of the Five Towns

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Anna of the Five Towns

1985- 1985

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

9.0(1 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

In 19th-century industrial England, Anna Tellwright gains independence and wealth after inheriting a fortune, challenging her domineering father and strict Methodist upbringing.

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Production Companies

BBC Scotland

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

7 featured cast members

Starring

Lynsey Beauchamp

Lynsey Beauchamp

Anna Tellwright

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

Henry Mynors

Emrys James

Emrys James

Ephraim Tellwright

Katie Carey

Agnes Tellwright

Anna Cropper

Anna Cropper

Mrs Sutton

Barrie Cookson

Mr Sutton

Anne Blackman

Beatrice Sutton

Creative team

Created by: John Harvey
Produced by: Colin Rogers

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