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In a Land of Plenty (2001)

TV Series ★ 4.7 50 min

Drama

In A Land Of Plenty is a 10-episode British television drama serial produced by Sterling Pictures and Talkback for BBC Two in the United Kingdom. Adapted for television by Kevin Hood and Neil Biswas from the novel by Tim Pears. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2001 and describes a sprawling family saga taking place from the 1950s to the 1990s in England. Through the lives, deaths, tragedies and loves of the Freeman family, the series charts how Britain was shaped after World War II. It was subsequently broadcast in the USA on BBC America. The show was co-financed between WGBH-TV and the BBC and was produced by Michael Riley and John Chapman. Executive Producers were Peter Fincham and Tessa Ross. The soundtrack was written by composer and musician Jocelyn Pook.

David Moore Director

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Released
January 10, 2001
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0202190
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Studio
, Sterling Pictures,

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Cast

Sian Reeves Sian Reeves Zoe Freeman Robert Pugh Robert Pugh Charles Freeman Shaun Dingwall Shaun Dingwall James Freeman Hazel Monaghan Hazel Monaghan Mina Garry Cooper Garry Cooper Stanley Kaye Wragg Kaye Wragg Laura Stuart Laing Stuart Laing Robert Freeman Tony Maudsley Tony Maudsley Simon Freeman Andrew Tiernan Andrew Tiernan Gary Susannah Wise Susannah Wise Alice Freeman Indira Varma Indira Varma Sonali

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Frequently asked questions

What is In a Land of Plenty about?
In A Land Of Plenty is a 10-episode British television drama serial produced by Sterling Pictures and Talkback for BBC Two in the United Kingdom. Adapted for television by Kevin Hood and Neil Biswas from the novel by Tim Pears. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2001 and describes a sprawling family saga taking place from the 1950s to the 1990s in England. Through the lives, deaths, tragedies and loves of the Freeman family, the series charts how Britain was shaped after World War II. It was subsequently broadcast in the USA on BBC America. The show was co-financed between WGBH-TV and the BBC and was produced by Michael Riley and John Chapman. Executive Producers were Peter Fincham and Tessa Ross. The soundtrack was written by composer and musician Jocelyn Pook.
Who created In a Land of Plenty?
In a Land of Plenty was created by David Moore.
Who stars in In a Land of Plenty?
In a Land of Plenty stars Sian Reeves, Robert Pugh, Shaun Dingwall, Hazel Monaghan.
When was In a Land of Plenty released?
In a Land of Plenty is a 2001 drama series.
Where can I watch In a Land of Plenty?
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