"The Secret Garden" (1975) TV series

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

1 January 1984 (USA)

Genre:

Family

Plot:

In 19th-century India, little Mary Lennox is suddenly orphaned by cholera. Her only living relative is her crook-backed uncle...

Plot Keywords:

Yorkshire | Secret Garden | Robin | Winter | Schoolgirl Romance

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Sarah Hollis Andrews	...	Mary Lennox (4 episodes, 1975)
John Woodnutt	...	Mr. Archibald Craven (4 episodes, 1975)
Jacqueline Hoyle	...	Martha (4 episodes, 1975)
Hope Johnstone	...	Mrs. Medlock (4 episodes, 1975)
William Marsh	...	John (4 episodes, 1975)
Lorraine Peters	...	Mrs. Sowerby (3 episodes, 1975)
Jennie Goossens	...	Nurse (3 episodes, 1975)
Basil Clarke	...	Pitcher (2 episodes, 1975)
Tom Harrison	...	Ben Weatherstaff (2 episodes, 1975)
Alison Lowndes	...	'Lizabeth Ellen (2 episodes, 1975)

Runtime:

USA:107 min | USA:210 min (DVD) | UK:30 min (7 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

USA:G

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Stage lights are reflected in Mary's silver dinner tray.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (2001) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Praise to the Holiest in the Height

Fabulous family entertainment for all ages

Very impressive production! A simple story brought to life with superb acting, complex and consistent characters, and a believable and entertaining storyline. There's no "good" or "bad" characters. All the people have their good and bad sides and these are allowed to interact with other personalities.

Don't expect a multi-million dollar production, but this charming story is presented with much professionalism by the entire cast. An entirely enjoyable presentation for the whole family.