Hadleigh
Series Overview
Hadleigh was a British television series made by Yorkshire Television which originally ran from 1969 to 1976. Developed by Robert Barr, it was a sequel to the writer's earlier Gazette for the same company. The theme music was composed by Alan Moorhouse and, from series 3, Tony Hatch. James Hadleigh played by Gerald Harper, was "the perfect squire, paternalistically careful of his tenantry's welfare, beloved in the village, respected in the council." A "knight in a shining white Aston Martin V8, he sets about correcting local injustices." His wife, from a lower-class background, was played by Hilary Dwyer. The series attracted around 17 million viewers at its peak.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 52 Episodes
60 min per episode
1969 – 1976
Premiered: Tue, Sep 16, 1969
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 13: “Broke”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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"Hadleigh" UK TV series (1969/71/73/76) intro / lead-in
Type: Clip • Published 2016-10-04
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Barr
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What is Hadleigh about?
Hadleigh was a British television series made by Yorkshire Television which originally ran from 1969 to 1976. Developed by Robert Barr, it was a sequel to the writer's earlier Gazette for the same company. The theme music was composed by Alan Moorhouse and, from series 3, Tony Hatch. James Hadleigh played by Gerald Harper, was "the perfect squire, paternalistically careful of his tenantry's welfare, beloved in the village, respected in the council." A "knight in a shining white Aston Martin V8, he sets about correcting local injustices." His wife, from a lower-class background, was played by Hilary Dwyer. The series attracted around 17 million viewers at its peak.
How many seasons does Hadleigh have?
Hadleigh comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Hadleigh?
Key cast members in Hadleigh include Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis, Ambrosine Phillpotts.
Who created or directed Hadleigh?
Hadleigh was developed and directed by Robert Barr.