Gormenghast
Series Overview
At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Mon, Jan 17, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
After a string of tragedies, Titus must finally confront the scheming Steerpike and determine where his own destiny lies.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Gormenghast intro
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2019-11-10
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn Peake, Malcolm McKay
Mervyn Peake
Richard Rodney Bennett
Gavin Finney
Paul Tothill
Estelle Daniel, Rebecca Eaton, Hilary Salmon, Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Costume Design
Estelle Daniel
Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Paul Tothill
Editor
Gavin Finney
Director of Photography
Christopher Hobbs
Production 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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gormenghast
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What is Gormenghast about?
At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.
How many seasons does Gormenghast have?
Gormenghast comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Gormenghast?
Key cast members in Gormenghast include Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Celia Imrie, Neve McIntosh, John Sessions, Fiona Shaw.
Who created or directed Gormenghast?
Gormenghast was developed and directed by Mervyn Peake, Malcolm McKay.