The Borrowers 1992
What is The Borrowers?
The Borrowers is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 8, 1992
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Borrowers is a television series first released in 1992. Catalogued under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Tiny humans hide in a human house, seeking a new home.”
- faithful adaptation of Mary Norton's novels
- strong cast including Ian Holm and Penelope Wilton
- imaginative visual world of miniature lives
- slow pacing may feel dated to contemporary viewers
Watch it if you enjoy whimsical family fantasy adaptations of classic literature.
The series presents gentle fantasy themes suitable for children and families.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 8, 1992
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 15, 1992
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 22, 1992
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 29, 1992
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 6, 1992
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 13, 1992
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Nov 14, 1993
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 21, 1993
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 28, 1993
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 5, 1993
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 12, 1993
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 19, 1993
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes are in the series?
The Borrowers aired as six parts in 1992.
What books is the series based on?
It adapts Mary Norton's first and second Borrowers novels, the 1952 Carnegie Medal‑winning work.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows the Borrower girl Arriety, her parents Pod and Homily, and a human boy named George.
When was the series first broadcast?
It was first broadcast on BBC2 in 1992.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is classified as fantasy, drama, and adventure.
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