Love in a Cold Climate
Television eight-part mini-series based on Nancy Mitford's books, The Pursuit of Love (1945) and Love in a Cold Climate (1949). Thames Television, 1980. Directed by Donald McQuinney. Written by Simon Raven. Aired in the U.S. between March 28 and May 16, 1982.

Cast: Lucy Gutteridge (Linda Radlett); Isabelle Amyes (Fanny Logan); Selena Carey-Jones (Louisa Radlett); John Moffatt (Lord Merlin); Michael Aldridge (Lord Alconleigh Radlett [Uncle Matthew]); Tamzin Neville (Linda, as a girl); Kate Valentine (Fanny, as a girl); Judi Dench (Lady Alconleigh [Aunt Sadie]); Michael Williams (Capt. Davey Warbeck); Anthony Head (Tony Kroesig); Michael Lees (Lord William); Diana Fairfax (Emily); Yolande Palfrey (Jassy); Rebecca Saire (Victoria); Rosalyn Landor (Polly Montdore); Jean-Pierre Cassel (Fabrice); Vivian Pickles (Lady Montdore); Job Stewart (Boy Dougdale); Tiggy Foster (Jassy, as a girl); Michael Cochrane (Cedric); Richard Hurndall (Montdore); Ralph Lawford (Christian); Sheila Brenna (The Bolter); Pamela Pritchford (Mrs.Hunt); Christopher Scoular (Alfred); Richard Beale (John); Simon Lack (Doctor); Anthony Higgins (Juan).

Description: "Eight-part miniseries set in England, that satirizes the last golden age of British aristocracy, from 1924 to 1941, as seen through the experience of Linda Radlett, a member of a family who are last remnants of a high society that is slowly dying out." (Encyclopaedia of Television)

Thanks to Jan M for sending me this information.

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