Masterpiece Episode: "My Uncle Silas"

Season 31, Episode 7
Episode Synopsis: Albert Finney is “My Uncle Silas,” a lovable old Edwardian-era rascal who teaches an impressionable 10-year-old how to live in five short stories by English author H.E. Bates (1905-74). As the first one opens, young Edward (Joe Prospero) is on his way to spend his summer holiday in the country with Silas, whose stern sister Tibby is agasht. Silas, she harrumphs, is “a drunkard, a sinner and a nonconformist.” Edward is immediately intrigued. But then, most people are intrigued by Silas, women especially. Original Air Date: Nov 26, 2001
Guest Cast Peter Aubrey: Kepple Holly Hutchings: Lizzie Dave Nicholls: Sanders Sue Johnston: Mrs. Betts Lisa Kay: Georgina Albert Finney: Silas Martine Niven: Young Mrs. Betts Julian Holloway: Uncle George Zoe Eeles: Elsie Annabelle Apsion: Queenie White Tim Stern: Pug Lynda Bellingham: Mrs. Gadsby Joe Prospero: Edward Janet Henfry: Aunt Tibby Tim Barlow: Cuthbert Peter Townsend: Gamekeeper Charlotte Rampling: Sylvia Featherstone Paul Brown: Charlie White Marc Baylis: Young Silas Richard Braine: St. John Maggie Wells: Emily Pack Jennifer Piercey: Aunt Cora Andrew Greenough: Abel The Falloons: Wedding Band
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Premiered: January 10, 1971, on PBS
Rating: TV-PG
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