Mapp & Lucia
“Deliciously mannered satire”
Series Overview
Mapp & Lucia is a British television comedy, based on E. F. Benson's novels, beginning with the eponymous 1931 entry for series 1, with Lucia's Progress and Trouble for Lucia for series 2. Mrs Emmeline Lucas (nicknamed Lucia) has just moved to the small English town of Tilling where she comes into conflict with the social ambitions of Miss Elizabeth Mapp. Until now, Miss Mapp has led (and controlled) the social life of Tilling, but that was before they met Lucia.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 10 Episodes
60 min per episode
1985 – 1986
Premiered: Sun, Apr 14, 1985
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 5: “Au Reservoir”
Lucia and Georgie travel to London and they meet Poppy who is interested in Georgie. Quaint Irene's portrait of Lucia as mayor is rejected while Irene's painting of Mapp has been declared the picture of the year. Lucia plots to regain her superiority as the social queen of Tilling.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Geraldine McEwan
Emmeline 'Lucia' Lucas
Prunella Scales
Miss Elizabeth Mapp
Nigel Hawthorne
Georgie Pillson
Denis Lill
Major Benjamin 'Benjy' Flint
Mary MacLeod
Godiva 'Diva' Plaistow
James Greene
Reverend Kenneth Bartlett
Cecily Hobbs
'Quaint' Irene Coles
Geoffrey Chater
Mr Algernon Wyse
Marion Mathie
Mrs Susan Wyse MBE
Geraldine Newman
Grosvenor
Ken Kitson
Cadman
Lucinda Gane
Foljambe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Savory
E.F. Benson
Jim Parker
Clayton Parker
Michael Dunlop, Nick Elliott
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dunlop
Producer
Jim Parker
Original Music Composer
Clayton Parker
Editor
John Clements
Production Design
Frances Tempest
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Mapp & Lucia about?
Mapp & Lucia is a British television comedy, based on E. F. Benson's novels, beginning with the eponymous 1931 entry for series 1, with Lucia's Progress and Trouble for Lucia for series 2. Mrs Emmeline Lucas (nicknamed Lucia) has just moved to the small English town of Tilling where she comes into conflict with the social ambitions of Miss Elizabeth Mapp. Until now, Miss Mapp has led (and controlled) the social life of Tilling, but that was before they met Lucia.
How many seasons does Mapp & Lucia have?
Mapp & Lucia comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Mapp & Lucia?
Key cast members in Mapp & Lucia include Geraldine McEwan, Prunella Scales, Nigel Hawthorne, Denis Lill, Mary MacLeod.
Who created or directed Mapp & Lucia?
Mapp & Lucia was developed and directed by Gerald Savory.