Pollyanna
Elizabeth Archard plays overly-optimistic orphan Pollyanna in this timeless, heartwarming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic of children's literature by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna goes to live with her lonely, bitter old Aunt Polly (Elaine Stritch) after the death of her beloved father. Despite being paralyzed in a horrible accident, her sunny nature and determination to look on the brighter side of life has an astonishing effect on the lives of everyone she encounters, including an old hermit (Donald Bisset), an orphaned boy (Stephen Galloway), and her doctor (Paul Maxwell). Will all the people whose lives she's brightened be able to make her happy again?
- 1973-1973
- 1 season
- Comedy, Drama, Family
Elizabeth Archard plays overly-optimistic orphan Pollyanna in this timeless, heartwarming BBC mini-series based on the best-selling novel and classic of children's literature by Eleanor Porter. Pollyanna goes to live with her lonely, bitter old Aunt Polly (Elaine Stritch) after the death of her beloved father. Despite being paralyzed in a horrible accident, her sunny nature and determination to look on the brighter side of life has an astonishing effect on the lives of everyone she encounters, including an old hermit (Donald Bisset), an orphaned boy (Stephen Galloway), and her doctor (Paul Maxwell). Will all the people whose lives she's brightened be able to make her happy again?
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1973
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
26 mins
Pollyanna travels to Miss Polly's house, where she is to live after the death of her father.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
26 mins
Pollyanna is bought a new dress by Aunt Polly and makes an impression on a visit to see Mrs Snow.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
26 mins
Pollyanna meets Jimmy Bean a homeless orphan and helps Mr Pendleton.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
26 mins
Jimmy Bean gets a job at Mr Pendleton's and Pollyanna helps Aunt Polly.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
27 mins
Pollyanna plays matchmaker. There is a shock for everyone.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
26 mins
After a full recovery Pollyanna continues to bring joy and happiness into the lives of all those around her.