The Spoils of Poynton
Limited Series 1970 · 4 eps · ★ 6.7 · Drama
Ended
When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.
Created by Denis Constanduros
Networks: BBC Two, PBS
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Cast
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Pauline Jameson Mrs Adele Gereth -
Ian Ogilvy Owen Gereth -
Gemma Jones Fleda Vetch -
Diane Fletcher Mona Brigstock -
June Ellis Mrs Brigstock - J Jane Walker Thomson
- S Sian Davies Williams
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Polly Adams Maggie - C Caroline Burt Saunders
- R Reginald Barratt Stationmaster
- C Christopher Banks Mr Vetch
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Robin Parkinson Arthur
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