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Heart of the Country
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Heart of the Country

1987-02-25 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

The ‘Heart of the Country’ was a four part series by Fay Weldon set in Somerset which was broadcast in spring 1987.

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BBC
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United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Susan PenhaligonSusan PenhaligonNatalie Harris
Rosalind BennettFlora
Christian BaleChristian BaleBen Harris
David BuckAngus Patrick
Sophie CookAlice Harris
Ilona PikeYounger Sister
Stevan RimkusStevan RimkusBernard
Matthew ScurfieldMatthew ScurfieldPeter
Jacqueline TongJacqueline TongSonia
Ann FirbankAnn FirbankJane Wandle
Mary MillerSally Rains
Elizabeth EdmondsElizabeth EdmondsRos
Edward EvansGerrard
Amanda GarwoodWinnie
Matyelok GibbsMatyelok GibbsPauline
Sam KellyBank Manager
Mandy Rice-DaviesJeanette
Derek WaringDerek WaringArthur Wandle

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