Moonacre

1994 · Family, Mystery · 1 Season · 6 Episodes · 8.0

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.

Episodes

E11. Episode 125m · 1994-04-06Two orphaned children and their governess travel to the remote Moonacre Manor where their uncle is caught up in an ancient feud.E22. Episode 225m · 1994-04-13As a new arrival at Moonacre Manor, Maria discovers that only she can fulfil a ghostly prophecy.E33. Episode 325m · 1994-04-20Maria realises that only she can resolve the feud.E44. Episode 425m · 1994-04-27Taken hostage, Maria confronts Lady and Simon Blackheart and plans her escape.E55. Episode 525m · 1994-05-04The Merryweathers return the Blackheart water supply.E66. Episode 625m · 1994-05-11Maria fulfils the prophesy, ghosts are laid to rest, and Lady Blackheart gets her come-uppance.

Cast

Maria Merryweather

Miss Heliotrope

Iain Cuthbertson

Iain Cuthbertson

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes