Doctor Thorne (TV series)

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Doctor Thorne
Genre Period drama
Written by
Directed by
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Composer(s) Ilan Eshkeri
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original language(s) English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 3
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ted Childs
  • Helen Gregory
Production location(s) West Wycombe Park, Osterley Park, Knebworth House, Eastnor Castle, Tyntesfield House and Estate, Lacock and Castle Combe[1]
Cinematography Jan Jonaeus
Editor(s)
  • Guy Bensley
  • Jamie Trevill
Running time 47–53 minutes(excluding advertisements)
Production company(s)
Release
Original network ITV (UK)
Picture format 1080i (HDTV)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 6 March (2016-03-06) –
20 March 2016 (2016-03-20)

Doctor Thorne is a 2016 three-part television drama adaptation of the Trollope novel Doctor Thorne scripted by Julian Fellowes for ITV.[2] Mary Thorne, penniless and with undisclosed parentage grows up under the guardianship of her uncle Doctor Thorne. She spends much of her formative years in the company of the Gresham family at Greshamsbury Park estate. As they close on the world of adult cares and responsibilities, the past starts to impinge and the financial woes of the Gresham family threaten to tear relationships apart.

Cast

Episodes

No.
overall		 No.
for series		 Title Directed by Written by Original airdate Viewers (in millions)
final ratings are sourced from BARB[3]		 Running time
(excluding commercial breaks)
1 1 "Episode One" Niall MacCormick Julian Fellowes, Anthony Trollope (novel) 6 March 2016 (2016-03-06) N/A 48 minutes
In the fictional Barsetshire of Anthony Trollope during the 1850s the genial Doctor Thorne is left to bring up his niece Mary. This follows a significant incident during the opening scene between Roger Scatcherd and a Mr Thorne which involves accusations and the violent death of Mr Thorne. Now, decades later, Frank Gresham is in love with Mary but his family need money and Frank to marry "well".
2 2 "Episode Two" Niall MacCormick Julian Fellowes, Anthony Trollope (novel) 13 March 2016 (2016-03-13) N/A 48 minutes

Sir Roger Scatcherd trumps the opposition at the election hustings, collapses from the ravages on his health due to excessive drink. He is cared for by Doctor Thorne and Mary. More comes to light about here background and Sir Roger grasps the truth. Louis Scatcherd, Roger’s son, is sent for although he clearly cares little for his father, only his money. Doctor Thorne learns that Louis has romantic aspirations regarding his niece and is revolted by the idea.

The American Miss Dunstable encourages Frank to continue his romance with Mary; this in opposition to his family who need money from a match to retain their ancestral seat.
3 3 "Episode Three" Niall MacCormick Julian Fellowes, Anthony Trollope (novel) 20 March 2016 (2016-03-20) N/A 48 minutes

Franks mother, Lady Arabella, along with her sister, persuade Mary to release Frank from their engagement. The line she spins is that to hold on to Frank would be selfish and against Frank's best interest.

Louis Scatcherd clearly follows his father's self destructive drinking habit and disgraces himself whilst at dinner with Doctor Thorne and the Greshams.

Critical reaction

Response from the critics seems to have been mixed, muted, subdued, or downright critical. Even those that were predisposed to like aspects of the adaptation were not without points of issue. The Telegraph initially registered a largely positive opening assessment,[2] although it also had some criticisms. By the end of the series its review was more mixed, yet it wanted more episodes anyway.[4]

Coverage

The series has been picked up in the US by the Weinstein Company which owns the license for North America.[5]The series will be available on Amazon Prime on 20 May 2016.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Visit the real Greshamsbury Park and the handsome houses in Doctor Thorne
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  3. ↑ Weekly Top 10 Programmes Broadcasters' Audience Research Board
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  6. ↑ http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/03/julian-fellowes-doctor-thorne-amazon-prime

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