Mapp & Lucia 1985
“Deliciously mannered satire”
What is Mapp & Lucia?
Mapp & Lucia is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 14, 1985
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Mapp & Lucia is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 10 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A new arrival upends a sleepy English town's social hierarchy.”
- Sharp wit from classic British humor
- Delightful period setting
- Engaging rivalry between two strong-willed women
- Only two short series were produced, limiting total episodes
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character-driven British comedies about social rivalry.
The series features light, witty humor suitable for general audiences.
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What is the premise of Mapp & Lucia?
Mrs Emmeline Lucas, called Lucia, moves to the small town of Tilling and clashes with the socially ambitious Miss Elizabeth Mapp.
What source material does the series adapt?
It is based on E. F. Benson's novels, beginning with the 1931 book "Mapp & Lucia".
When was the series originally broadcast?
Series 1 aired in 1985 and Series 2 followed in 1986.
What genre does Mapp & Lucia belong to?
It is a British television comedy.
How many series were produced?
Two series were produced, released in 1985 and 1986.
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