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Release Year2001
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIn a Land of Plenty
About In a Land of Plenty
In A Land Of Plenty is a 10-episode British television drama serial produced by Sterling Pictures and Talkback for BBC Two in the United Kingdom. Adapted for television by Kevin Hood and Neil Biswas from the novel by Tim Pears. It was first broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2001 and describes a sprawling family saga taking place from the 1950s to the 1990s in England. Through the lives, deaths, tragedies and loves of the Freeman family, the series charts how Britain was shaped after World War II. It was subsequently broadcast in the USA on BBC America. The show was co-financed between WGBH-TV and the BBC and was produced by Michael Riley and John Chapman. Executive Producers were Peter Fincham and Tessa Ross. The soundtrack was written by composer and musician Jocelyn Pook.
Directed by —, In a Land of Plenty leans on a strong ensemble — Sian Reeves, Robert Pugh, Shaun Dingwall — 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 2001.
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