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Anna Karenina

Series Overview

Anna Karenina was a 1977 BBC television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel & tragic story of the love affair between Vronsky, a Russian Count and Anna Karenina, a married upper class woman. Nicola Pagett takes the role of Anna, a young woman who is married to a man twenty years her senior (Eric Porter), and who begins a passionate affair with the handsome Count Vronsky (Stuart Wilson). When she falls pregnant, Anna decides to dissolve her marriage and wed Vronsky, but true happiness proves elusive.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

1977 – 1977

Premiered: Sun, Sep 25, 1977

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Nov 27, 1977

Season 1, Episode 10: “Part 10”

Karenin takes custody of Anna's baby girl, and Vronsky leaves to help fight the Turks in the Serbian revolt.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Anna Karenina trailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-29

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Basil Coleman

Screenplay & Story

Donald Wilson

Producers

Ken Riddington

Department Leadership Roster

Ken Riddington

Producer

Basil Coleman

Director

Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Anna Karenina.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anna Karenina

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What is Anna Karenina about?

Anna Karenina was a 1977 BBC television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's novel & tragic story of the love affair between Vronsky, a Russian Count and Anna Karenina, a married upper class woman. Nicola Pagett takes the role of Anna, a young woman who is married to a man twenty years her senior (Eric Porter), and who begins a passionate affair with the handsome Count Vronsky (Stuart Wilson). When she falls pregnant, Anna decides to dissolve her marriage and wed Vronsky, but true happiness proves elusive.

How many seasons does Anna Karenina have?

Anna Karenina comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Anna Karenina?

Key cast members in Anna Karenina include Nicola Pagett, Stuart Wilson, Eric Porter, Robert Swann, Davyd Harries.

Who created or directed Anna Karenina?

Anna Karenina was developed and directed by Basil Coleman.