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Notorious Woman

Series Overview

Notorious Woman is a 1974 BBC miniseries about the life of French novelist George Sand (Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin), starring Rosemary Harris in the title role, and focusing on her scandalous life, career, and relationships, particularly with composer Frédéric Chopin. The seven-episode drama, written by Harry W. Junkin and directed by Waris Hussein, won a Primetime Emmy for Harris's performance and explored Sand's defiance of 19th-century conventions, including her male attire and public cigar smoking.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1974 – 1974

Premiered: Sun, Nov 3, 1974

Created By
Harry W. Junkin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 15, 1974

Season 1, Episode 7: “Resolution”

In a France torn with political unrest, George Sand is notorious both for her private behaviour and her political beliefs.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harry W. Junkin

Original Score & Music

Anthony Isaac

Film Editing

Bill Shapter

Producers

Peter Rogers

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Rogers

Peter Rogers

Producer

Anthony Isaac

Original Music Composer

Bill Shapter

Editor

Don Homfray

Production Design

Michael Burdle

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 12

12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Notorious Woman.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Notorious Woman

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What is Notorious Woman about?

Notorious Woman is a 1974 BBC miniseries about the life of French novelist George Sand (Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin), starring Rosemary Harris in the title role, and focusing on her scandalous life, career, and relationships, particularly with composer Frédéric Chopin. The seven-episode drama, written by Harry W. Junkin and directed by Waris Hussein, won a Primetime Emmy for Harris's performance and explored Sand's defiance of 19th-century conventions, including her male attire and public cigar smoking.

How many seasons does Notorious Woman have?

Notorious Woman comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Notorious Woman?

Key cast members in Notorious Woman include Rosemary Harris, Marina McConnell.

Who created or directed Notorious Woman?

Notorious Woman was developed and directed by Harry W. Junkin.