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The Rainbow

Drama focusing on an adolescent who dreams of transcending her dreary reality and experiencing the gamut of human emotions and sensations. With Sammi Davis and Paul McGann.

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.

1 hour, 47 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Jan 201200:45
BBC Two

Credits

Anton SkrebenskyPaul McGann
Winifred IngerAmanda Donohoe
Uncle HenryDavid Hemmings
Anna BrangwenGlenda Jackson
MacAllisterDudley Sutton
Mr HarbyJim Carter
Miss HarbyJudith Paris
Mr BruntKenneth Colley
Jim RichardsMark Owen
DirectorKen Russell
ProducerKen Russell
WriterKen Russell

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Aug 200700:15
    BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
  • Sun 25 Oct 200901:10
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 3 Apr 201100:55
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 15 Jan 201200:45
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire