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Barnaby Rudge is a British drama television series which originally aired on the BBC in thirteen episodes between 30 September and 23 December 1960. It was an adaptation of the novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens set against the backdrop of the 1780 Gordon Riots.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Episode 1September 30, 1960—The locksmith Gabriel Varden visits the Maypole Inn, incurs his wife's displeasure, and we hear of a murder... - S01E02
Episode 2October 7, 1960—Simon Tappertit undertakes a midnight errand and Gabriel Varden learns more about the Stranger. - S01E03
Episode 3October 14, 1960—Mr Chester visits the Maypole Inn and Joe Willett plans to go courting. - S01E04
Episode 4October 21, 1960—Mr Chester and Mr Haredale plan to interfere in the course of true love and Mrs Rudge is threatened. - S01E05
Episode 5October 28, 1960—Mrs Varden is persuaded to visit the Maypole. - S01E06
Episode 6November 4, 1960—Simon Tappertit meddles in the affairs of others and Mrs Rudge comes to a decision. - S01E07
Episode 7November 11, 1960—Unbeknown to them, the lives of the Vardens and the Haredales are put into danger by the arrival of Lord George Gordon at the Maypole. - S01E08
Episode 8November 18, 1960—Under the influence of Lord George Gordon, Mrs Varden has joined the Protestant Association. Having fled, hoping to escape the threats of th - S01E09
Episode 9November 25, 1960—Simon meets Dennis the hangman and Mr Haredale finds his life in danger when he meets an old school fellow. - S01E10
Episode 10December 2, 1960—The petition is presented. - S01E11
Episode 11December 9, 1960—The lives of Dolly and Emma are in jeopardy as misadventure befalls The Maypole and The Warren. - S01E12
Episode 12December 16, 1960—The rioters capture Gabriel Varden and once again Barnaby meets the robber of the Chigwell Road. - S01E13
Episode 13December 23, 1960—Barnaby, Dennis and Hugh find themselves in jail; Gabriel Varden throws a party and many important matters are resolved.
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