To Be the Best
Series Overview
To Be the Best is a two-part 1991 British television serial, based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1988 novel of the same name, a follow-up to A Woman of Substance (1984) and Hold the Dream (1987). It stars Lindsay Wagner as Paula O'Neill (née Harte), taking over the role from Deborah Kerr. Paula O'Neill feuds with her cousins as she fights to save her grandmother's business, and struggles to salvage her marriage.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1992 – 1992
Premiered: Sun, Aug 2, 1992
Barbara Taylor BradfordLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Paula, with the help of her head of security, fights for control of the Harte empire at the opening of the new store in Hong Kong.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Barbara Taylor Bradford's "To Be The Best" Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-10
Cast & Creators
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Lindsay Wagner
Paula O'Neill (née Harte)
Stephanie Beacham
Arabella Sutton
Anthony Hopkins
Jack Figg
Christopher Cazenove
Jonathan Ainsley
Stuart Wilson
Jack Miller
James Saito
Tony Chiu
Fiona Fullerton
Madelena
Gary Cady
Philip
David Robb
Shane O'Neill
Claire Oberman
Sarah Pascal
Christopher Blake
Sandy
Thomas Ewbank
Patrick
Julian Fellowes
Dennis
Rob Freeman
Harvey G. Rawson
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Wharmby
Elliott Baker, Barbara Taylor Bradford
Alan Parker
Alan Doberman
John Shirley
Robert Bradford, Aida Young
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Wharmby
Director
Elliott Baker
Writer
Aida Young
Producer
Alan Parker
Original Music Composer
Alan Doberman
Director of Photography
John Shirley
Editor
Brian Ackland-Snow
Production Design
Barbara Lane
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is To Be the Best about?
To Be the Best is a two-part 1991 British television serial, based on Barbara Taylor Bradford's 1988 novel of the same name, a follow-up to A Woman of Substance (1984) and Hold the Dream (1987). It stars Lindsay Wagner as Paula O'Neill (née Harte), taking over the role from Deborah Kerr. Paula O'Neill feuds with her cousins as she fights to save her grandmother's business, and struggles to salvage her marriage.
How many seasons does To Be the Best have?
To Be the Best comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in To Be the Best?
Key cast members in To Be the Best include Lindsay Wagner, Stephanie Beacham, Anthony Hopkins, Christopher Cazenove, Stuart Wilson.
Who created or directed To Be the Best?
To Be the Best was developed and directed by Tom Wharmby.