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Gormenghast

TV·2000–2000·BBC One·Drama, Comedy, Adventure·1h·4.3·Created by Mervyn Peake, Malcolm McKay

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Based on Mervyn Peake's novel Titus Groan, Gormenghast focuses on life in the eponymous castle, ruled by the Groan family for over 70 generations.

Cast

Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys MeyersSteerpikeCelia ImrieCelia ImrieGertrude, Countess of GroanNeve McIntoshNeve McIntoshLady Fuchsia GroanJohn SessionsJohn SessionsDr Alfred PrunesquallorFiona ShawFiona ShawIrma PrunesquallorChristopher LeeChristopher LeeFlayWarren MitchellWarren MitchellBarquentine

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