The Pallisers

The Pallisers· Season 1 · Episode 10

Phineas Finn (4)

S01E10·March 23, 1974·50m·BBC Two

We begin with the duel between Phineas and Chiltern. Finn takes a wound in the shoulder. But, the bullet does not do as much damage as the smear campaign that Snide begins in 'The People's Banner'. Phineas' attempt to enlist Laura's aid in winning Violet is rebuffed, at first, but, later she decides to do what she can. We are introduced to Lord Fawn, whose ineptness will be a joy to watch in the episodes to come. Phineas is offered a post in the government as the Undersecretary of the Colonies. After Violet turns down Phineas' offer he returns to the solace of Mary Flood's embrace. While in Ireland Phineas becomes aware of the terrible plight of Irish tenants, and his decision to act on their behalf will mean the loss of his newly won job. Election reform means the loss of his seat in Parliament. As the episode closes Madame Max, who Glencora as been pushing Phineas toward, offers him all that she has. He declines most graciously, as does Madame Max when the Duke of Omnium as

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Guest stars

Barbara MurrayBarbara Murrayas Mme Max GoeslerMoray WatsonMoray Watsonas Barrington ErleDonald PickeringDonald Pickeringas Dolly LongstaffeMaurice Quickas CollingwoodDonal McCannDonal McCannas Phineas FinnBryan PringleBryan Pringleas Mr MonkRoland CulverRoland Culveras Duke of OmniumAnna MasseyAnna Masseyas Laura KennedyDerek GodfreyDerek Godfreyas Robert KennedyMel MartinMel Martinas Violet EffinghamJohn HallamJohn Hallamas Lord ChilternLockwood WestLockwood Westas Lord BrentfordDerek JacobiDerek Jacobias Lord FawnMáire Ní GhráinneMáire Ní Ghráinneas Mary Flood

Crew

Ronald WilsonDirector

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