My Uncle Silas
Series Overview
In 1901, a middle-class schoolboy whose parents are working abroad spends his summer in Bedfordshire with his great-uncle Silas. Though sixty years old, Silas relishes life—he’s a womaniser, drinker, and a poacher. At the prompting of his long-suffering housekeeper, Mrs Betts, he takes on the occasional odd job.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 12 Episodes
2001 – 2003
Premiered: Sun, Oct 28, 2001
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 6: “The Christening”
Georgina and Abel have their first child, making Silas a proud grandfather. One of the guests at the christening is Georgina's friend Ellen, a professional cook, who knows the way to a man's heart and finds Silas as irresistible as most of the women he encounters.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Uncle Silas - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-07
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. E. Bates
H. E. Bates
Debbie Wiseman
John Kenway, Rod Hinds, Kevin Rowley
Philip Kloss
Richard Bates, Peter Norris, David Reynolds, Philip Burley, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Pam Downe
Costume Design
Philip Kloss
Editor
Debbie Wiseman
Original Music Composer
John Kenway
Director of Photography
Peter Norris
Producer
Rod Hinds
Director of Photography
Kevin Rowley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is My Uncle Silas about?
In 1901, a middle-class schoolboy whose parents are working abroad spends his summer in Bedfordshire with his great-uncle Silas. Though sixty years old, Silas relishes life—he’s a womaniser, drinker, and a poacher. At the prompting of his long-suffering housekeeper, Mrs Betts, he takes on the occasional odd job.
How many seasons does My Uncle Silas have?
My Uncle Silas comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in My Uncle Silas?
Key cast members in My Uncle Silas include Albert Finney, Sue Johnston, Joe Prospero.
Who created or directed My Uncle Silas?
My Uncle Silas was developed and directed by H. E. Bates.