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Lorna Doone

In the face of political and religious turmoil, a farmer is captivated by the "queen" of the notorious Doone clan, whose family he had vowed to seek revenge against.

1675: England faces religious and political tensions as King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, stands in line for the throne while many Protestants believe in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. After his death, conflict is inevitable... Seven days journey from London, Exmoor becomes a primitive and lawless territory where farmer Jack Ridd and his family live amidst simplicity. Their peaceful life is disturbed by the notorious outlaw Doones, an aristocratic family banished from their ancestral lands who now lead by looting, theft, and murder. The brutality of the Doones is legendary...

Info about Lorna Doone

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama, Romance