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Masterpiece Season 25 Episodes

25 Episodes 1995 - 1996

Episode 1

The Buccaneers

Sun, Oct 8, 1995 90 mins

"The Buccaneers," a three-part adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel, opens in 1873 among the nouveau riche of Newport, R.I. Conchita: Mira Sorvino. Lord Richard: Ronan Vibert. Nan: Carla Gugino. Mrs. Closson: Elizabeth Ashley. Laura: Cherie Lunghi. Lord Seadown: Mark Tandy. Virginia: Alison Elliott. Mrs. Elmsworth: Conchata Ferrell.

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Episode 2

The Buccaneers

Sun, Oct 15, 1995 120 mins

Part 2 of "The Buccaneers" finds Nan (Carla Gugino) torn between two suitors, while Virginia accepts the proposal of Lord Seadown (Mark Tandy). Julius: James Frain. Guy: Greg Wise. Idina: Jenny Agutter. Lizzy: Rya Kihlstedt. Laura: Cherie Lunghi. Duchess of Trevenick: Sheila Hancock. Conchita: Mira Sorvino. Lord Richard: Ronan Vibert.

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Episode 3

The Buccaneers

Sun, Oct 22, 1995 120 mins

As "The Buccaneers" concludes, Nan (Carla Gugino) compensates for her marriage by resuming friendship with Guy. Julius: James Frain. Virginia: Alison Elliott. Laura: Cherie Lunghi. Sir Helmsley: Michael Kitchen. Duchess of Trevenick: Sheila Hancock. Idina: Jenny Agutter. Hector: Richard Huw. Conchita: Mira Sorvino.

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Episode 4

The Great Kandinsky

Sun, Oct 15, 1995 90 mins

Richard Harris plays "The Great Kandinsky," a retired magician determined to master the trick that always eluded him. The Professor: Tom Bell. Florence: Dorothy Tutin. Patrick: Ian Carmichael. The Manager: Tim McInnerny. Zsa Zsa: Hana Maria Pravda

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Episode 5

Prime Suspect: The Lost Child

Sun, Oct 22, 1995 120 mins

Helen Mirren returns as London policewoman Jane Tennison in "Prime Suspect: The Lost Child," about the hunt for a pedophile. Susan: Beatie Edney. Chris: Robert Glenister. Dr. Schofield: Stuart Wilson. Anne: Lesley Sharp. Muddyman: Jack Ellis.

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Episode 6

The Choir

Sun, Oct 29, 1995 90 mins

"The Choir," a four-part adaptation of Joanna Trollope's novel, opens as Aldminster Cathedral faces a crisis threatening the future of its boys choir. Cavendish: James Fox. Troy: David Warner. Leo: Nicholas Farrell. Sally: Cathryn Harrison

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Episode 7

The Choir

Sun, Nov 5, 1995 60 mins

In Part 2 of "The Choir," Leo and Sally (Cathryn Harrison) struggle to keep their affair secret, while Troy must justify the choristers' future. Cavendish: James Fox. Henry: Anthony Way. Nicholas: Oliver Milburn. Felicity: Jane Asher.

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Episode 8

The Choir

Sun, Nov 12, 1995 60 mins

In Part 3 of "The Choir," Henry's CD is released, as the "Save Our Choir" campaign intensifies. Troy: David Warner. Cavendish: James Fox. Sally: Cathryn Harrison. Leo: Nicholas Farrell. Ashworth: Peter Vaughan. Ianthe: Claire Cox. Henry: Anthony Way. Felicity: Jane Asher.

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Episode 9

The Choir

Sun, Nov 19, 1995 60 mins

As "The Choir" concludes, Sally (Cathryn Harrison) copes with the return of Alan, and Ianthe plans revenge on Leo (Nicholas Farrell). Ianthe: Claire Cox. Cavendish: James Fox. Troy: David Warner. Ashworth: Peter Vaughan. Henry: Anthony Way. Felicity: Jane Asher.

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Episode 10

The Politician's Wife

Sun, Nov 26, 1995 90 mins

"The Politician's Wife," Paula Milne's two-part drama, centers on a Parliamentarian's mate (Juliet Stevenson), who learns of her husband's affair with a researcher. Duncan: Trevor Eve. Jennifer: Minnie Driver. Mark: Anton Lesser. Sir Donald: Ian Bannen. Clive: Frederick Treves.

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Episode 11

The Politician's Wife

Sun, Dec 3, 1995 90 mins

As "The Politician's Wife" concludes, Flora Matlock (Juliet Stevenson) determines how she'll deal with her spouse's ongoing infidelity. Duncan: Trevor Eve. Sir Donald: Ian Bannen. Hollister: Anton Lesser. Woodley: Frederick Treves. Jennifer: Minnie Driver.

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Episode 12

The Final Cut

Sun, Dec 10, 1995 120 mins

"The Final Cut" completes the trilogy that began with 1991's "House of Cards." Part 1 of two finds Prime Minister Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) bent on "[doing] something about Europe" before he goes. Mr. Nures: Kevork Malikyan. Elizabeth: Diane Fletcher. Geoffrey Booza-Pitt: Nickolas Grace. Claire Carlsen: Isla Blair. Tom Makepeace: Paul Freeman.

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Episode 13

The Final Cut

Sun, Dec 17, 1995 120 mins

"The Final Cut" concludes as Tom Makepeace (Paul Freeman) seeks to rally opposition to Urquhart. Maria Passolides: Yolanda Vazquez. Elizabeth: Diane Fletcher. Geoffrey Booza-Pitt: Nickolas Grace. Claire Carlsen: Isla Blair.

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Episode 14

Prime Suspect: Inner Circles

Sun, Jan 21, 1996 109 mins

Det. Tennison (Helen Mirren) faces an affluent, tight-lipped community in "Prime Suspect: Inner Circles," about the apparent murder of a former country club manager. Cromwell: Sophie Stanton. Maria Henry: Jill Baker. Paul Endicott: James Laurenson. James Greenlees: Anthony Bate.

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Episode 15

Heavy Weather

Sun, Jan 28, 1996 90 mins

P.G. Wodehouse's "Heavy Weather" stars Peter O'Toole as an Englishman obsessed with his prize pig. Constance: Judy Parfitt. Galahad: Richard Briers. Tilbury: Richard Johnson. Ronnie: Benjamin Soames. Sue: Rebecca Lacey.

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Episode 16

The Peacock Spring

Sun, Mar 24, 1996 90 mins

"The Peacock Spring," Rumer Godden's two-part drama, centers on two girls summoned to India by their diplomat father. Una: Hattie Morahan. Sir Edward: Peter Egan. Alix: Jennifer Hall. Hal: Laura Barneby. Ravi: Naveen Andrews.

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Episode 17

The Peacock Spring

Sun, Mar 31, 1996 90 mins

As "The Peacock Spring" concludes, 15-year-old Una (Hattie Morahan) faces some adult decisions. Edward: Peter Egan. Alix: Jennifer Hall. Ravi: Naveen Andrews. Hal: Laura Barneby. Lady Srinevesan: Madhur Jaffrey. Col. Jaiswal: Jagannath Guha.

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Episode 18

Bramwell

Sun, Apr 7, 1996 60 mins

Part 1 of the four-part "Bramwell" is set in 1895 England where a woman doctor (Jemma Redgrave) fights for respect in a male-dominated profession. Sir Herbert: Robert Hardy. Victoria: Robin McCaffrey. Lady Peters: Michele Dotrice. Dr. Robert Bramwell: David Calder.

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Episode 19

Bramwell

Sun, Apr 14, 1996 60 mins

In Part 2 of "Bramwell," Eleanor (Jemma Redgrave) is challenged by a belligerent alcoholic (Tony Haygarth) and by her father's mistress (Shirley Anne Field). Dr. Robert Bramwell: David Calder. Lady Peters: Michele Dotrice. Dr. Marsham: Kevin McMonagle.

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Episode 20

Bramwell

Sun, Apr 21, 1996 60 mins

In Part 3 of "Bramwell," Eleanor (Jemma Redgrave) encounters a tubercular slum dweller (Duncan Bell), who refuses aid and hides a startling past. Grimes: Ian Carmichael. Andrew: Anthony Calf. Annie: Wendy Nottingham. Sylvia: Abigail McKern.

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Episode 21

Bramwell

Sun, Apr 28, 1996 60 mins

As "Bramwell" concludes, Eleanor (Jemma Redgrave) responds to the attentions of Dr. Hunter (James Larkin), whose background and motivations are questioned by her father (David Calder). Tom: Luke Strain. Nurse Carr: Ruth Sheen. Lady Peters: Michele Dotrice.

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Episode 22

Prime Suspect: The Scent of Darkness

Sun, May 5, 1996 120 mins

Tennison (Helen Mirren) is haunted by the case of a mass-murderer whose modus operandi resurfaces in "Prime Suspect: The Scent of Darkness." Patrick: Stuart Wilson. Marlow: Tim Woodward. Mitchell: Christopher Fulford. Haskons: Richard Hawley.

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Episode 23

Signs and Wonders

Sun, May 12, 1996 90 mins

James Earl Jones plays an "exit counselor" hired by an English vicar's wife (Prunella Scales) to retrieve her daughter (Jodhi May) from a Los Angeles cult in "Signs and Wonders." Part 1 of two. Rev. Timothy Palmore: David Warner. Stephen Palmore: Michael Maloney. Piers Dearbourne: William Chubb. Cornelius Van Damm: Donald Pleasence.

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Episode 24

Signs and Wonders

Sun, May 19, 1996 90 mins

"Signs and Wonders," conclusion. Diamond (James Earl Jones) races to get a still unwilling Claire (Jodhi May) and her mother back to England; Michael reaches an emotional breaking point caring for his recovering father. Elizabeth Palmore: Prunella Scales.

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Episode 25

Interview Day

Sun, May 26, 1996 90 mins

"Interview Day" centers on three families whose offspring seek admission to Cambridge University. Shani: Maureen Lippman. Harriet: Anna Carteret. Hugh: Tom Wilkinson. Pippa: Laura Howard. Neil: Benedict Sandiford. Simon: James Fleet. James: Alec Guinness.

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