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The Rainbow

Duration: 1 hour, 47 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Drama adapted from DH Lawrence's novel, focusing on adolescent Ursula Brangwen as she dreams of transcending her dreary reality and realising her potential to experience the gamut of human emotions and sensations. Ken Russell also directed the film adaptation of Lawrence's 'Women in Love', which features the adult Ursula. Show less

Contributors

Anton Skrebensky:
Paul McGann
Winifred Inger:
Amanda Donohoe
Uncle Henry:
David Hemmings
Anna Brangwen:
Glenda Jackson
MacAllister:
Dudley Sutton
Mr Harby:
Jim Carter
Miss Harby:
Judith Paris
Jim Richards:
Mark Owen
Director:
Ken Russell
Producer:
Ken Russell

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