The Barchester Chronicles, a BBC miniseries, is adapted from two mid-19th century novels by Anthony Trollope. The story revolves around a scandal that taints the community of Barchester when their local church is criticized for misusing funds. This leads to a moral crisis for a middle-aged clergyman and a conflict with his son-in-law, a pompous archdeacon, and his daughter's beloved. The arrival of a new bishop, his wife, and a devious chaplain adds to the drama and complex power struggles among a colorful cast of characters.
Aired: Nov 9, 1982Rev. Septimus Harding is much-loved in Barchester, perhaps the most beloved c...
