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Release Year1983
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Citadel
About The Citadel
A faithful ten part BBC adaptation of A.J. Cronin's book of the same name published in 1937 about a young Scottish doctor (Ben Cross) trying to find a place for himself in the dysfunctional medical system of Wales and England in the 1920s and early 1930s.
Directed by —, The Citadel leans on a strong ensemble — Gareth Thomas, Clare Higgins, Ben Cross — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1983.
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