The Spoils of Poynton

The Spoils of Poynton is a 1970 British television miniseries based on Henry James' 1897 novel of the same name. Adapted by Denis Constanduros, the four-part series stars Pauline Jameson, Ian Oglivy, and Gemma Jones.

When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

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Created By

Denis Constanduros

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Spoils of Poynton

First Air Date

April 26, 1970

Last Air Date

May 17, 1970

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC Two PBS

S01E04

Retribution

Mrs Gereth returns all the best furniture to Poynton, just before Owen and Mona get married, and they go abroad on their honeymoon. Owen writes to Fleda, inviting her to choose one item from the house for herself. She goes to Poynton, but finds it has gone up in flames, along with all of its contents.

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