
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell(2015)
With magic long since lost to England, two men are destined to bring it back; the reclusive Mr. Norrell and daring novice Jonathan Strange. So begins a dangerous battle between two great minds.


Set in an alternative 1970s where Germany won the Second World War and occupied Europe, a soap opera called 'An Englishman's Castle' plays out through writer Peter Ingram.

Kenneth More
Peter Ingram

Anthony Bate
Harmer

Isla Blair
Jill

Kathleen Byron
Mrs. Ingram

Nigel Havers
Mark Ingram

David Meyer
Henry Ingram
Peter Hughes
Mr. Worth

Noel Dyson
Mrs. Worth
Rob Edwards
Bert Worth

Brian Peck
Jimmy
An Englishman's Castle is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 1978 exploring themes of 1970s, miniseries, alternate history. Created by Giles Foster, it stars Kenneth More, Anthony Bate, Isla Blair. Set in an alternative 1970s where Germany won the Second World War and occupied Europe, a soap opera called 'An Englishman's Castle' plays out through writer Peter Ingram.
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