Hadleigh (1969)
Hadleigh is a 1969 drama series created by Robert Barr. It stars Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis and Ambrosine Phillpotts.
Hadleigh was a British television series made by Yorkshire Television which originally ran from 1969 to 1976. Developed by Robert Barr, it was a sequel to the writer's earlier Gazette for the same company. The theme music was composed by Alan Moorhouse and, from series 3, Tony Hatch. James Hadleigh played by Gerald Harper, was "the perfect squire, paternalistically careful of his tenantry's welfare, beloved in the village, respected in the council." A "knight in a shining white Aston Martin V8, he sets about correcting local injustices." His wife, from a lower-class background, was played by Hilary Dwyer. The series attracted around 17 million viewers at its peak.
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What is Hadleigh about?
Hadleigh was a British television series made by Yorkshire Television which originally ran from 1969 to 1976. Developed by Robert Barr, it was a sequel to the writer's earlier Gazette for the same company. The theme music was composed by Alan Moorhouse and, from series 3, Tony Hatch. James Hadleigh played by Gerald Harper, was "the perfect squire, paternalistically careful of his tenantry's welfare, beloved in the village, respected in the council." A "knight in a shining white Aston Martin V8, he sets about correcting local injustices." His wife, from a lower-class background, was played by Hilary Dwyer. The series attracted around 17 million viewers at its peak.
When was Hadleigh released?
Hadleigh was released on 16 September 1969.
How many episodes does Hadleigh have?
Hadleigh has 52 episodes across 4 seasons.
Who made Hadleigh?
Hadleigh was created by Robert Barr.
Cast
- Gerald Harper as James Hadleigh
- Peter Dennis as Sutton
- Ambrosine Phillpotts as Lady Helen Hadleigh
- Alastair Hunter as Maxwell
- Jane Merrow as Anne Hepton
- Gerald James as Charlie Caldwell
- Hilary Dwyer as Jennifer Hadleigh /Jennifer Caldwell
- Gillian Wray as Susan Jackson
- Peter Sallis as Dakin
- Mike Pratt
- Garfield Morgan
- Preston Lockwood
