Rebecca
Series Overview
Rebecca is a four-part British television miniseries dramatised by Hugh Whitemore, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's eponymous 1938 mystery novel (which had famously been interpreted to film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940). A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Wed, Jan 17, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
The nightmare of the Manderley Ball is climaxed by shipwreck, and the discovery of Rebecca's body in Manderley Bay forces Maxim to confess.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Whitemore
Daphne du Maurier, Cicely Cawthorne
Ron Grainer
Howard Billingham
Richard Beynon
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Richard Beynon
Producer
Howard Billingham
Editor
Barrie Dobbins
Production Design
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebecca
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What is Rebecca about?
Rebecca is a four-part British television miniseries dramatised by Hugh Whitemore, adapted from Daphne du Maurier's eponymous 1938 mystery novel (which had famously been interpreted to film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940). A naive young woman marries a wealthy widower, but grows haunted by his late wife's legacy and the sinister housekeeper's obsession with the deceased Rebecca.
How many seasons does Rebecca have?
Rebecca comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Rebecca?
Key cast members in Rebecca include Joanna David, Jeremy Brett, Anna Massey, Hugh Morton, Richard Willis.
Who created or directed Rebecca?
Rebecca was developed and directed by Hugh Whitemore.