---
title: "The Rainbow"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rainbow-1988"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 75044
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 3
runtime_minutes: 180
community_rating: 3.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Rainbow (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rainbow-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Rainbow is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 3 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman seeks love and purpose amid early‑20th‑century English mining life."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric early‑1900s setting
- Deep exploration of Ursula’s personal growth
- Adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s novel

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explicit erotic scenes limit younger audiences
- Tone & Suitability: Contains explicit erotic scenes and mature themes, rated 18+, for adult viewers only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, dramatic, sensual, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-rainbow-1988#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Imogen Stubbs** as *Ursula Brangwen*
- **Clare Holman** as *Gudrun Brangwen*
- **Martin Wenner** as *Anton Skrebensky*
- **Colin Tarrant** as *Will Brangwen*
- **Tom Bell** as *Old Tom Brangwen*
- **Kate Buffery** as *Winifred Inger*
- **Suzy Roper** as *Theresa Brangwen*
- **Emma Chambers** as *Margaret*
- **Sarah Crowden** as *Catherine Phillips*
- **Jane Gurnett** as *Anna Brangwen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central storyline?
The series follows Ursula Brangwen, the naive daughter of a wealthy squire, as she navigates relationships and seeks fulfillment in early‑20th‑century Nottinghamshire.

### Q: When and where does the story take place?
It is set at the turn of the century in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland of England.

### Q: Who is the main character?
Ursula Brangwen, the beautiful and naive daughter of a country squire, is the protagonist.

### Q: Is the series based on existing material?
Yes, it adapts D.H. Lawrence’s novel The Rainbow.

### Q: What rating does the series have?
The series is rated 18+, reflecting its explicit erotic content.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Rainbow — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/75044)
- [The Rainbow (1988 - 1988) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-rainbow)
- [The Rainbow – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rainbow)
- [The Rainbow (1929) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/81487-the-rainbow/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*