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The Spoils of Poynton

5.5
1 season
4 episodes
Ended
Drama

Plot Summary

The Spoils of Poynton is a 1970 British television miniseries based on Henry James' 1897 novel of the same name. Adapted by Denis Constanduros, the four-part series stars Pauline Jameson, Ian Oglivy, and Gemma Jones. When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

First Aired:April 26, 1970
Last Aired:May 17, 1970
Episode Runtime:45m
Networks:
BBC Two, PBS
Created By:
Denis Constanduros

Cast & Characters

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Seasons (1)

Miniseries

Miniseries

4 episodes

Aired: 1970

When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

Production

BBC