Doctor Thorne NA (2016)
Doctor Thorne, in North America, is a four part television drama adaptation of the 1858 Anthony Trollope novel Doctor Thorne scripted by Julian Fellowes. 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.
Doctor Thorne NA: Season 1 - 4 Episode s
1x1 - Episode 1
March 6, 2016
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 needs money—and for Frank to "marry well".
1x2 - Episode 2
March 13, 2016
Sir Roger Scatcherd trumps the opposition at the election hustings, but 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 her 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 heiress Miss Dunstable encourages Frank to continue his romance with Mary; this is in opposition to his family who need money from a match in order to retain their ancestral seat.
1x3 - Episode 3
March 20, 2016
Frank's mother, Lady Arabella, along with her sister-in-law, persuades Mary to release Frank from their engagement. The reason she gives is that to hold on to Frank would be selfish and against Frank's best interests.
1x4 - Episode 4
March 20, 2016
Louis Scatcherd follows his father's self destructive drinking habit and disgraces himself while at dinner with Doctor Thorne and the Greshams. Following the pressure exerted upon Mary by Frank's mother, Lady Arabella, along with her sister-in-law, Mary breaks her engagement to Frank. Louis Scatcherd’s drunken rage does not bode well for him. Frank's mother, Lady Arabella, repents. A happy ending at last.
Doctor Thorne NA: 1 Season
Actors in Doctor Thorne NA
Harry Richardson
Frank Gresham
Tom Hollander
Doctor Thorne
Stefanie Martini
Mary Thorne
Rebecca Front
Lady Arabella Gresham
Richard McCabe
Frank Gresham Senior
Alison Brie
Miss Martha Dunstable
Janine Duvitski
Lady Scatcherd
Nell Barlow
Lady Beatrice Gresham
Gwyneth Keyworth
Lady Augusta Gresham
Phoebe Nicholls
Countess de Courcy
Tim McMullan
Earl de Courcy
Kate O'Flynn
Lady Alexandrina de Courcy
Tom Bell
Lord Porlock
Jeremy Stephens
Dawson the Butler
Edward Franklin
Louis Scatcherd
Nicholas Rowe
Mortimer Gazebee
Jane Guernier
Janet Thacker
Sean Cernow
Jonah
Edward Cartwright
Footman
Alex Price
Reverend Caleb Oriel
Cressida Bonas
Patience Oriel