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The Bells of Astercote

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An adaptation of the novel by Penelope Lively. The plot revolves around the ghosts of plague victims in a sleepy wood.

DirectorMarilyn Fox
WriterValerie Georgeson
ProducerAnna Home

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Cast · Directed by Marilyn Fox

JBJohn Branwell
John Branwell
Goacher
SB
Siobhan Brooks
Mair Jenkins
DHDavyd Harries
Davyd Harries
Mr Jenkins
KH
Kristine Howarth
Mrs Tranter
IRIvor Roberts
Ivor Roberts
Mr Tranter
RH
Richard Hunter
Luke Tranter
AR
Alison Rolfe
Betsy Tranter
IW
Ifor Williams
Peter Jenkins
JW
Janis Winters
Evadne Fletcher
BC
Brenda Cowling
Mrs Fletcher
JMJohn Malcolm
John Malcolm
Tom Craddock
LLLloyd Lamble
Lloyd Lamble
Major Pratt

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The Bells of Astercote — streaming FAQ

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The Bells of Astercote hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 10, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.