

The Pallisers
1974-01-19 · 50 min / episode · ★ 6.4
This sprawling BBC saga follows an aristocratic family through three generations of power, wealth, intrigue, and scandal in Victorian England. Based on Anthony Trollope’s “political” novels .
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- Anthony Trollope
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- BBC
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- United Kingdom
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Philip LathamPlantagenet Palliser
Susan HampshireLady Glencora M'CluskieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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