BBC One · Ended

Black Hearts in Battersea

Drama, Children · 1995

Last aired: S1 E6, Episode 6 · 1996-02-11

Children's period drama serial. In early nineteenth century London the rightful Duke finds himself cheated out of his inheritance.

Cast

WM William Mannering Simon

Tilly Vosburgh Ella Twite

Stephen Moore Abednigo Twite

JW Jade Williams Dido Twite

Annette Badland Dolly Buckle

Celia Imrie Duchess of Battersea

Ronald Pickup Duke of Battersea

Philip Jackson Eustace Buckle

John Altman Midwink

Barry Ewart John Daggett

Johnny Shannon Samuel Cobb

Matthew Steer Justin

Mark Burdis Jeb Scrimshaw

GS Gemma Sealey Sophie

Tom Wisdom Fothers

JL John Levitt Dr. Furneaux

BM Ben Mangham Gus

RB Roger Bizley Captain Dark

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1995-12-31 · 30 min In the early 19th century, orphaned country boy Simon leaves his home and heads for London.

E2 Episode 2 1996-01-07 · 30 min Unaware of the fate that has befallen Dr. Field, Simon moves into the Twites'.

E3 Episode 3 1996-01-14 · 30 min Simon's suspicion of the Twites' grows, and his appearance at Battersea Castle causes consternation among Buckle's circle of murderous villains.

E4 Episode 4 1996-01-21 · 30 min It seems as though Simon and the Duke and Duchess are destined for a watery grave.

E5 Episode 5 1996-02-04 · 30 min A new plot to assassinate the Duke of Battersea is hatched.

E6 Episode 6 1996-02-11 · 30 min The adventure reaches a gripping climax as Simon and Dido head for more danger.

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