Barnaby Rudge (1960)
Barnaby Rudge is a British drama television series which originally aired on the BBC in thirteen episodes between 30 September and 23 December 1960. It was an adaptation of the novel Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens set against the backdrop of the 1780 Gordon Riots.
Barnaby Rudge: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
September 30, 1960
The locksmith Gabriel Varden visits the Maypole Inn, incurs his wife's displeasure, and we hear of a murder...
1x2 - Episode 2
October 7, 1960
Simon Tappertit undertakes a midnight errand and Gabriel Varden learns more about the Stranger.
1x3 - Episode 3
October 14, 1960
Mr Chester visits the Maypole Inn and Joe Willett plans to go courting.
1x4 - Episode 4
October 21, 1960
Mr Chester and Mr Haredale plan to interfere in the course of true love and Mrs Rudge is threatened.
1x5 - Episode 5
October 28, 1960
Mrs Varden is persuaded to visit the Maypole.
1x6 - Episode 6
November 4, 1960
Simon Tappertit meddles in the affairs of other and Mrs Rudge comes to a decision.
1x7 - Episode 7
November 11, 1960
Unbeknown to them, the lives of the Vardens and the Haredales, are put into danger by the arrival of Lord George Gordon at the Maypole.
1x8 - Episode 8
November 18, 1960
Under the influence of Lord George Gordon , Mrs Varden has joined the Protestant Association. Having fled, hoping to escape the threats of the Stranger, Mrs Rudge and Barnaby are rediscovered.
1x9 - Episode 9
November 25, 1960
Simon meets Dennis the hangman and Mr Haredale finds his life in danger when he meets an old school-fellow.
1x10 - Episode 10
December 2, 1960
The petition is presented.
1x11 - Episode 11
December 9, 1960
The lives of Dolly and Emma are in jeopardy as misadventure befalls The Maypole and The Warren.
1x12 - Episode 12
December 16, 1960
The rioters capture Gabriel Varden and once again Barnaby meets the robber of the Chigwell Road.
1x13 - Episode 13
December 23, 1960
Barnaby, Dennis and Hugh find themselves in jail; Gabriel Varden throws a party and many important matters are resolved.