Susan Hampshire Archives

The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (2) (S1EP21 BBC Two 8 Jun 1974, David Ryall)

The Prime Minister (2): We open at a reception where we see that it will be Glencora’s ability that keeps the coalition together by smoothing over any...

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The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (3) (S1EP22 BBC Two 15 Jun 1974, Clifford Rose)

The Prime Minister (3): We come in on the Lopez’s honeymoon in Rome. At the same time Silverbridge and Tregear are in Venice where they meet Lady...

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The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (4) (S1EP23 BBC Two 22 Jun 1974, Anna Carteret)

The Prime Minister (4): Plantagenet has worries aplenty in the form of resignations and scandal. Phineas is named the First Lord of the Admiralty and his wife...

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The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (5) (S1EP24 BBC Two 29 Jun 1974, Michael Cochrane)

The Prime Minister (5): Phineas comes close to being the first official victim of the Lopez affair as a vote of censure is called against him in...

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The Pallisers: The Duke’s Children (1) (S1EP25 BBC Two 26 Oct 1974, Anthony Andrews)

The Duke’s Children (1): Silverbridge is bringing the Boncassen’s to tea. We are allowed to enjoy a mystifying explanation of the British caste system. Glencora has a...

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The Pallisers: The Duke’s Children (2) (S1EP26 BBC Two 2 Nov 1974, Jeremy Irons)

The Duke’s Children (2): Glencora’s health is of concern to all (including us as viewers). She is determined to make sure that her children, especially Mary, have...

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The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (1) (S1EP12 BBC Two 6 Apr 1974, Bryan Pringle)

The Eustace Diamonds (1): The recovering Duke is buoyed by gossip of Lizzie Eustace and her diamonds. They have become a bone of contention between her and...

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The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (2) (S1EP13 BBC Two 13 Apr 1974, Martin Jarvis)

The Eustace Diamonds (2): Lizzie receives her demand to bring the necklace to London for a final decision. On the train Lizzie gets several recommendations, mostly nefarious,...

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The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (3) (S1EP14 BBC Two 20 Apr 1974, Penelope Keith)

The Eustace Diamonds (3): Lord Fawn’s sister continues to push him toward Marie in no uncertain, and very military terms. The banter between them is delightful. Tragedy...

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The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (1) (S1EP15 BBC Two 27 Apr 1974, Anthony Ainley)

Phineas Redux (1): Despite Barrington’s warning Phineas does go to see both Kennedy’s. Robert is crazed with religion and Laura, we come to learn, is a bit...

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The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (2) (S1EP16 BBC Two 4 May 1974, June Whitfield)

Phineas Redux (2): Lizzie has taken refuge with the Bonteen’s to escape the cruelty and profligacy of her husband. A Palliser cousin, Adelaide, is coming to stay...

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The Pallisers: Can You Forgive Her? (1) (S1EP1 BBC Two 19 Jan 1974, Roland Culver)

Can You Forgive Her? (1): We come in on a garden party at Gatherum Castle hosted by the Duke of Omnium. We are introduced to Glencora M’Cluskie...

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The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (3) (S1EP17 BBC Two 11 May 1974, Edward Hardwicke)

Phineas Redux (3): Bonteen is livid at being denied the Exchequer. He vows revenge on all. But, in the meantime he goes to Prague to find Emilius’...

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The Pallisers: Can You Forgive Her? (2) (S1EP2 BBC Two 26 Jan 1974, Moray Watso)

Can You Forgive Her? (2): After an opening wedding sequence, we follow the Pallisers on their honeymoon to Switzerland, where Glencora can’t hide her unhappiness. The Vavasors...

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The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (4) (S1EP18 BBC Two 18 May 1974, Peter Vaughan)

Phineas Redux (4): We open with the forces of the Liberal party discussing what to do about Finn. While most of them feel he is innocent, they...

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Susan Hampshire

The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (2) (S1EP21 BBC Two 8 Jun 1974, David Ryall)

The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (3) (S1EP22 BBC Two 15 Jun 1974, Clifford Rose)

The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (4) (S1EP23 BBC Two 22 Jun 1974, Anna Carteret)

The Pallisers: The Prime Minister (5) (S1EP24 BBC Two 29 Jun 1974, Michael Cochrane)

The Pallisers: The Duke’s Children (1) (S1EP25 BBC Two 26 Oct 1974, Anthony Andrews)

The Pallisers: The Duke’s Children (2) (S1EP26 BBC Two 2 Nov 1974, Jeremy Irons)

The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (1) (S1EP12 BBC Two 6 Apr 1974, Bryan Pringle)

The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (2) (S1EP13 BBC Two 13 Apr 1974, Martin Jarvis)

The Pallisers: The Eustace Diamonds (3) (S1EP14 BBC Two 20 Apr 1974, Penelope Keith)

The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (1) (S1EP15 BBC Two 27 Apr 1974, Anthony Ainley)

The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (2) (S1EP16 BBC Two 4 May 1974, June Whitfield)

The Pallisers: Can You Forgive Her? (1) (S1EP1 BBC Two 19 Jan 1974, Roland Culver)

The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (3) (S1EP17 BBC Two 11 May 1974, Edward Hardwicke)

The Pallisers: Can You Forgive Her? (2) (S1EP2 BBC Two 26 Jan 1974, Moray Watso)

The Pallisers: Phineas Redux (4) (S1EP18 BBC Two 18 May 1974, Peter Vaughan)

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