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The Choir

TV·1995–1995·1 season, 5 episodes·BBC One·Drama·50m

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Based on Joanna Trollope's novel. Explores the internal politics and scandals of a British cathedral choir school.

Castfull cast & details

David WarnerDavid WarnerAlexander TroyJames FoxJames FoxHugh CavendishRichenda CareyRichenda CareyBridget CavendishJohn StandingJohn StandingBishop Robert YoungNicholas FarrellNicholas FarrellLeo BeckfordPeter VaughanPeter VaughanFrank AshworthOliver MilburnOliver MilburnNicholas ElliottJane AsherJane AsherFelicity Troy

Episodes by season

Season015Episodes1995Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1March 19, 1995—At Aldminster Cathedral a crisis is looming.
  2. S01E02Episode 2March 26, 1995—The cathedral repairs will cost £ 1.5 million. The Dean suggests the council take financial responsibility for the choir.
  3. S01E03Episode 3April 2, 1995—The Dean makes clear his negative feelings about the choir; Sally is finding it difficult to conceal her affair with Henry from her estrange
  4. S01E04Episode 4April 9, 1995—The choir's continued existence rests on the fortunes of Henry's record.
  5. S01E05Episode 5April 16, 1995—Henry's record is a hit; Frank finds himself outmanoeuvred; the headmaster's house is still to be sold; Alan Ashworth 's return is imminent.

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