Decline and Fall (TV series)
{{short description|2017 BBC television series}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
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| genre = Comedy drama
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| based_on = Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh
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| writer = James Wood
| director = Guillem Morales
| starring = {{Plainlist |
- Jack Whitehall
- David Suchet
- Eva Longoria
- Douglas Hodge
- Vincent Franklin
- Stephen Graham
- Matthew Beard
- Oscar Kennedy}}
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| composer = Paul Englishby
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_episodes = 3
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| executive_producer = {{Plainlist |
- Shane Allen
- Ben Cavey
- Will Gould
- Chris Sussman
- Frith Tiplady
- James Wood}}
| producer = Matthew Bird
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| runtime = 55 minutes
| company = Cave Bear Productions
Tiger Aspect Productions
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|3|31|df=yes}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2017|4|14|df=yes}}
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| num_series = 1
| channel = BBC One
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Decline and Fall is a three-part British comedy drama series based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Evelyn Waugh that first aired from 31 March to 14 April 2017 on BBC One. It was adapted by James Wood and directed by Guillem Morales.{{cite web |last1=Wollaston |first1=Sam |title=Decline and Fall review – Waugh-mongers be damned! This is a fine show |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/apr/01/decline-fall-review-jack-whitehall-evelyn-waugh-pennyweather |website=The Guardian |access-date=22 February 2024 |date=1 April 2017}}{{cite web |title=Decline and Fall review - 'a riotously successful adaptation' |url=https://www.theartsdesk.com/tv/decline-and-fall-review-riotously-successful-adaptation |website=theartsdesk.com |access-date=22 February 2024 |language=en |date=1 April 2017}}{{cite web |title=Acorn TV {{!}} Decline and Fall {{!}} Official Trailer |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYEdy6KGcs |website=youtube.com | date=16 July 2020 |access-date=22 February 2024 |language=en}}
Cast
- Jack Whitehall as Paul Pennyfeather
- David Suchet as Dr. Fagan
- Eva Longoria as Margot Beste-Chetwynde
- Douglas Hodge as Grimes
- Vincent Franklin as Prendergast
- Stephen Graham as Philbrick
- Matthew Beard as Arthur Potts
- Oscar Kennedy as Peter Beste-Chetwynde
- Tim Pigott-Smith as Sniggs
- Tom Stourton as Alistair Digby-Vaine-Trumpington
- Katy Wix as Florence Fagan
- Gemma Whelan as Diane Fagan
- Felix Griffin Pain as Tangent
- Hugo Beazley as Clutterbuck
- Tony Guilfoyle as Vicar
- Robert Hughes as Marseille Main Worker
- Eleri Morgan as Jane Jenkins
Episodes
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|EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = Episode 1 |DirectedBy = Guillem Morales |WrittenBy = James Wood |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|3|31|df=y}} |Viewers = 4.49 |ShortSummary = When Paul Pennyfeather is unfairly expelled from Oxford University, he finds his only option is to go and teach at a substandard boarding school in rural Wales. There he meets a colourful cast of characters, including the alluring Margot Beste-Chetwynde, a wealthy widow with designs on the naive Paul. |LineColor = B11030 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |Title = Episode 2 |DirectedBy = Guillem Morales |WrittenBy = James Wood |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|7|df=y}} |Viewers = Under 3.12 |ShortSummary = Paul Pennyfeather finds himself tutoring the son of Margot Beste-Chetwynde over the school summer holidays. As he tries to act natural among the higher echelons of 1920s society crowding Margot's elegant home, Paul wonders whether the feelings he fosters for the wealthy and alluring widow are returned. |LineColor = B11030 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |Title = Episode 3 |DirectedBy = Guillem Morales |WrittenBy = James Wood |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|14|df=y}} |Viewers = Under 2.95 |ShortSummary = Valiantly taking the fall for the murky deeds of Margot, Paul Pennyfeather finds himself in deep trouble with the law. Will Paul be able to escape imprisonment, and will Margot wait for him if he doesn't? |LineColor = B11030 }} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|id=5789958|title=Decline and Fall}}
- {{BBC programme}}
- {{epguides|DeclineandFall|Decline and Fall}}
- {{British Comedy Guide|tv|decline_and_fall}}
{{Evelyn Waugh}}
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Category:2017 British television series debuts
Category:2017 British television series endings
Category:2010s British comedy-drama television series
Category:2010s British television miniseries
Category:British English-language television shows
Category:BBC television dramas
Category:Television shows based on British novels
Category:Television series by Tiger Aspect Productions
Category:Television series by Banijay
Category:Television shows set in Wales
Category:Films based on works by Evelyn Waugh
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