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About British drama television series (1971–1975)
Genres drama
Created by Eileen Atkins, Jean Marsh, John Hawkesworth
Starring Claire Foy, Pauline Collins, Eileen Atkins, Jean Marsh, Lesley-Anne Down, Keeley Hawes, Art Malik, Neil Jackson
Length 5 seasons, 68 episodes, 50 min each
Network ITV
Country United Kingdom
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