Widows

British television crime drama series by Lynda La Plante (1983–1985)

Started: March 16, 1983
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Ended: May 8, 1985
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Creator: Lynda La Plante
Network: ITV
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 12
Cast: Ann Mitchell
, Fiona Hendley
, Maureen O'Farrell
, Eva Mottley
+3 more
Genre: drama television series

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Widows is a British primetime television crime drama that was broadcast in 1983 and 1985, produced by Euston Films for Thames Television and aired on the ITV network. Two six-part series were written by crime writer Lynda La Plante. The executive producer for the series was Verity Lambert. In 1984 it was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series or Serial.

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Production company: Fremantle
Narrative location: England
Composer: Stanley Myers
Title: Widows
Distributor: Fremantle
Derivative work: Widows
Set in environment: island

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