The Rainbow
Series Overview
Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama follows Ursula through the trials and tribulations of her burgeoning personal relationships in her quest to find fulfilment for her developing passionate and sensual nature. Adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
180 min per episode
1988 – 1988
Premiered: Sun, Dec 4, 1988
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “The Darkness of Paradise”
Spring to autumn, 1904. The Brangwens have moved from the country to Beldover, a mining town. Ursula is at college. The Boer War is over. Ursula gets a letter from Anton, and the final stage of her youthful journey begins.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Burge
Anne Devlin, D. H. Lawrence
Simon Rogers
John Kenway
John Rosser
Chris Parr
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Burge
Director
Anne Devlin
Screenplay
Chris Parr
Producer
John Kenway
Director of Photography
John Rosser
Editor
Simon Rogers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is The Rainbow about?
Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama follows Ursula through the trials and tribulations of her burgeoning personal relationships in her quest to find fulfilment for her developing passionate and sensual nature. Adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel.
How many seasons does The Rainbow have?
The Rainbow comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Rainbow?
Key cast members in The Rainbow include Imogen Stubbs, Clare Holman, Martin Wenner, Colin Tarrant, Tom Bell.
Who created or directed The Rainbow?
The Rainbow was developed and directed by Stuart Burge.