The Barchester Chronicles

The Barchester Chronicles· Season 1 · Episode 6

Part Six

S01E06·December 15, 1982·55m·BBC Two

Slope's machinations are slowly catching up to him. The Dean of Barchester Cathedral is on his death bed and many in the community are outraged when an article appears in the local newspaper suggesting that Slope should be named as his replacement. It's apparent to everyone that Slope was the source of the suggestion. At the Thornes' annual garden party, Eleanor is hoping to spend some time with Francis Arabin, whom she finds intriguing. Slope, however, seems to interrupt any such attempt and when he finally proposes to her, she has a very sharp – and painful – response. To her amazement, Slope's isn't the only marriage proposal she receives that day.

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Guest stars

Barbara FlynnBarbara Flynnas Mary BoldAlan RickmanAlan Rickmanas Obadiah SlopeSusan HampshireSusan Hampshireas La Signora Madeline Vesey NeroniClive SwiftClive Swiftas Dr ProudieGeraldine McEwanGeraldine McEwanas Mrs ProudiePeter BlythePeter Blytheas Bertie StanhopeSusan Edmonstoneas Charlotte StanhopeDerek Newas Francis ArabinTrevor BaxterTrevor Baxteras Dr GwynneRichard LeechRichard Leechas Wilfred ThorneUrsula Howellsas Miss ThorneRoger Boothas PlomacyIan BrimbleIan Brimbleas Harry GreenacreMischa De La Motteas The Dean

Crew

David GilesDirectorAlan PlaterWriter

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