Moonacre
Moonacre is a 1994 British miniseries loosely based on Elizabeth Goudge's 1946 children's fantasy novel The Little White Horse. Produced and directed by Robin Crichton, and dramatised by William Corlett, the six-part serial stars Camilla Power, Jean Anderson, and Noah Huntley. When Maria Merryweather is orphaned, she must move to Moonacre Manor with her ever-faithful governess, Miss Heliotrope, and her Spaniel, Wiggins. Maria isn't at the Manor long before she discovers that her new home has a tragic past, which she becomes determined to correct.
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When Maria Merryweather is orphaned, she must move to Moonacre Manor with her ever-faithful governess, Miss Heliotrope, and her Spaniel, Wiggins. Maria isn't at the Manor long before she discovers that her new home has a tragic past, which she becomes determined to correct.
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
06-04-199425mTwo orphaned children and their governess travel to the remote Moonacre Manor where their uncle is caught up in an ancient feud.
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
13-04-199425mAs a new arrival at Moonacre Manor, Maria discovers that only she can fulfil a ghostly prophecy.
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
20-04-199425mMaria realises that only she can resolve the feud.
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
27-04-199425mTaken hostage, Maria confronts Lady and Simon Blackheart and plans her escape.
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
04-05-199425mThe Merryweathers return the Blackheart water supply.
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
11-05-199425mMaria fulfils the prophesy, ghosts are laid to rest, and Lady Blackheart gets her come-uppance.
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