A Little Princess 1987
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 18, 1987
- Format
- 1 season · 6 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3 hours (30 min/ep)
- Created By
- Jeremy Burnham
- Network
- ITV1
What is A Little Princess?
A Little Princess is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 6
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 1987
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10
- Format
- 1 season · 6 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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A Little Princess is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 6 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A privileged girl becomes a servant after her father's death, finding friendship in unexpected places.”
- Faithful adaptation of Burnett's classic novel
- Strong performances by Amelia Shankley and Maureen Lipman
- Rich Victorian school setting
- Only six episodes, so the narrative is concise
Watch it if you enjoy faithful period adaptations with strong child leads.
Suitable for family viewing, though themes of loss and poverty are present.
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When was the series released?
It was produced and first broadcast in the mid‑1980s, listed as a 1986/1987 television serial.
Who plays Sara Crewe?
Amelia Shankley portrays the title character Sara Crewe.
Who directed the series?
The drama was directed by Carol Wiseman.
How many episodes does the series have?
The adaptation consists of six episodes.
Is the series based on a book?
Yes, it is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1905 novel "A Little Princess".
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