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6.7 / 10(3 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19701 Season

The Spoils of Poynton

Series Overview

When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
PBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

45 min per episode

Air Date Window

1970 – 1970

Premiered: Sun, Apr 26, 1970

Created By
Denis Constanduros

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 17, 1970

Season 1, Episode 4: “Retribution”

Mrs Gereth returns all the best furniture to Poynton, just before Owen and Mona get married, and they go abroad on their honeymoon. Owen writes to Fleda, inviting her to choose one item from the house for herself. She goes to Poynton, but finds it has gone up in flames, along with all of its contents.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Sasdy

Screenplay & Story

Henry James, Denis Constanduros, Lennox Phillips

Film Editing

Gitta Zadek

Producers

Martin Lisemore

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Henry James

Department Leadership Roster

Martin Lisemore

Producer

Peter Sasdy

Peter Sasdy

Director

Denis Constanduros

Writer

Moira Tait

Production Design

Gitta Zadek

Editor

Elizabeth Waller

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Spoils of Poynton.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spoils of Poynton

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What is The Spoils of Poynton about?

When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

How many seasons does The Spoils of Poynton have?

The Spoils of Poynton comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Spoils of Poynton?

Key cast members in The Spoils of Poynton include Pauline Jameson, Ian Ogilvy, Gemma Jones, Diane Fletcher, June Ellis.

Who created or directed The Spoils of Poynton?

The Spoils of Poynton was developed and directed by Peter Sasdy.