Moonacre is a 1994 British miniseries loosely based on Elizabeth Goudge's 1946 children's fantasy novel The Little White Horse. Produced and directed by Robin Crichton, and dramatised by William Corlett, the six-part serial stars Camilla Power, Jean Anderson, and Noah Huntley. When Maria Merryweather is orphaned, she must move to Moonacre Manor with her ever-faithful governess, Miss Heliotrope, and her Spaniel, Wiggins. Maria isn't at the Manor long before she discovers that her new home has a tragic past, which she becomes determined to correct.
Moonacre (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1994-04-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Two orphaned children and their governess travel to the remote Moonacre Manor where their uncle is caught up in an ancient feud.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1994-04-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: As a new arrival at Moonacre Manor, Maria discovers that only she can fulfil a ghostly prophecy.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1994-04-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Maria realises that only she can resolve the feud.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1994-04-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Taken hostage, Maria confronts Lady and Simon Blackheart and plans her escape.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1994-05-04
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Merryweathers return the Blackheart water supply.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1994-05-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Maria fulfils the prophesy, ghosts are laid to rest, and Lady Blackheart gets her come-uppance.
Seasons
Episodes 6