Doctor Thorne (TV series)
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| Genre | Period drama |
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| Composer(s) | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Location(s) | West Wycombe Park, Osterley Park, Knebworth House, Eastnor Castle, Tyntesfield House and Estate, Lacock and Castle Combe |
| Cinematography | Jan Jonaeus |
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| Running time | 47–53 minutes(excluding advertisements) |
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| Original network | ITV (UK) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 6 March – 20 March 2016 |
Doctor Thorne is a 2016 three-part television drama adaptation of the Anthony Trollope novel Doctor Thorne scripted by Julian Fellowes for ITV. Mary Thorne, penniless and with undisclosed parentage, grows up under the guardianship of her uncle Doctor Thorne. She spends much of her formative years in the company of the Gresham family at Greshamsbury Park estate. As they close on the world of adult cares and responsibilities, the past starts to impinge and the financial woes of the Gresham family threaten to tear relationships apart.
Sir Roger Scatcherd trumps the opposition at the election hustings, but collapses from the ravages on his health due to excessive drink. He is cared for by Doctor Thorne and Mary. More comes to light about her background and Sir Roger grasps the truth. Louis Scatcherd, Roger’s son, is sent for although he clearly cares little for his father, only his money. Doctor Thorne learns that Louis has romantic aspirations regarding his niece and is revolted by the idea.
Frank's mother, Lady Arabella, along with her sister-in-law, persuade Mary to release Frank from their engagement. The line she spins is that to hold on to Frank would be selfish and against Frank's best interests.
Response from the critics seems to have been mixed, muted, subdued, or downright critical. Even those who were predisposed to like aspects of the adaptation were not without points of issue. The Telegraph initially registered a largely positive opening assessment, although it also had some criticisms. By the end of the series its review was more mixed, yet it wanted more episodes anyway.
The series has been picked up in the US by the Weinstein Company which owns the licence for North America. The series was made available on Amazon Prime on 20 May 2016.
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