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Sanctuary

1967–1968 · 2 seasons

A quiet, talk-heavy drama of conscience and community, where moral questions unfold slowly through conversation rather than action.

Overview
Sanctuary (1967–1968) is a British primetime television drama created by Philip Levene. Set in a convent in London, the series follows the daily lives and character conflicts of a community of nuns, starring Fay Compton, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, and Joanna Dunham. The show aired across two seasons with a total of 26 episodes, running from June 1967 through 1968. It is known for its intimate look at the religious life and the moral dilemmas faced by the sisters as they interacted with individuals seeking their help
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Faith, morality, isolation, found family
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

    Cast

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    Details

    Starring
    Joanna Dunham, Fay Compton, Alison Leggatt, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Windsor Davies, Rudolph Walker, Ray Smith, John Steiner
    Length
    2 seasons, 26 episodes, 60 min each
    Network
    ITV1
    Country
    United Kingdom

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