Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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20081103 | Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years. 1/5. The Leave Taking Anton Chekhov....Andrew Scott Masha Chekhov....Romola Garai Yevgenia Chekhov....Niamh Cusack Paul Chekhov....Dave Hill Uncle Mitrofan....Alan Williams Kolya Chekhov....Bo Poraj Sasha Chekhov....Keith Dunphy Directed by Lucy Bailey. | |||
20081104 | Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years. 2/5. At the Tailor's Anton and his family move to Moscow after the bankruptcy of his father. Amidst the domestic chaos, the 19-year-old Anton studies to become a doctor and writes his short stories. Anton Chekhov....Andrew Scott Lika....Romola Garai Yevgenia Chekhov....Niamh Cusack Suvorin....Dave Hill Uncle Mitrofan....Alan Williams Kolya Chekhov....Bo Poraj Sasha Chekhov....Keith Dunphy Directed by Lucy Bailey. | |||
20081105 | Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years. 3/5. The Dead Pool Anton becomes attracted to Natasha, the daughter of the family's landlord, who knows a secret about the pool where he goes to fish. Anton Chekhov....Andrew Scott Natasha....Romola Garai Uncle Mitrofan....Alan Williams Kolya Chekhov....Bo Poraj Sasha Chekhov....Keith Dunphy Directed by Lucy Bailey. | |||
20081106 | Michael Hastings's adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years. 4/5. His Sister Masha Now in his thirties and a successful short story writer, Anton tends to the sick and tries to mend his relationship with his father. Meanwhile, a rich neighbour turns his attention toward Anton's sister Masha. Anton Chekhov....Andrew Scott Masha Chekhov....Romola Garai Paul Chekhov....Dave Hill Alex Smagin....Bo Poraj Sasha Chekhov....Keith Dunphy Directed by Lucy Bailey. | |||
20081107 | Michael Hastings' adaptation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography of Anton Chekhov, dramatising crucial points in his life, from his tough childhood in the remote port of Taganrog to marriage in his final years. 5/5. The Trap Pony Anton falls in love with an actress, Olga Knipper, but his marriage to her brings him into conflict with his sister. Anton Chekhov....Andrew Scott Masha Chekhov....Romola Garai Olga Knipper....Niamh Cusack Uncle Mitrofan....Alan Williams Paul Chekhov....Dave Hill Guard....Bo Poraj Sasha Chekhov....Keith Dunphy Directed by Lucy Bailey. | |||
Omnibus | 20100131 | |||
01 | The Leave Taking | 20100207 | 20100125 (BBC7) 20100126 (BBC7) 20110516 (BBC7) 20120827 (BBC7) | Dramatisation following the playwright's tough childhood to his late marriage. From the playwright's tough childhood to his late marriage. Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography with Andrew Scott. |
02 | At The Tailor's | 20100214 | 20100126 (BBC7) 20100127 (BBC7) 20110517 (BBC7) 20120828 (BBC7) | The 19-year-old studies to be a doctor and writes stories. Dramatisation of Irene Nemirovsky's biography with Andrew Scott. The 19-year-old studies to be a doctor and writes stories. With Andrew Scott. |
03 | The Dead Pool | 20100221 | 20100127 (BBC7) 20100128 (BBC7) 20110518 (BBC7) 20120829 (BBC7) | Anton is attracted to the daughter of the family's landlord. Dramatisation of Nemirovsky's biography with Andrew Scott. Anton is attracted to the daughter of the family's landlord. With Andrew Scott. |
04 | His Sister Masha | 20100228 | 20100128 (BBC7) 20100129 (BBC7) 20110519 (BBC7) 20120830 (BBC7) | A successful short story writer, Anton aims to fix his relationship with his dad. Biography dramatisation with Andrew Scott. A successful short story writer, Anton, aims to fix his relationship with his dad. |
05 | The Trap Pony | 20100307 | ![]() | |
05 LAST | The Trap Pony | 20100307 | 20100129 (BBC7) 20100130 (BBC7) 20110520 (BBC7) 20120831 (BBC7) | Falling for actress Olga Knipper, the writer faces conflict with his sister Masha. Biography dramatisation with Andrew Scott. Falling for actress Olga Knipper, the writer faces conflict with his sister Masha. |