Gormenghast (Season 1)

At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.

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    Part 1 (Episode 1)

    Writer: Malcolm McKay

    Air date: 2000-01-17

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: Newborn Titus Groan is destined to rule Gormenghast, a kingdom based on complicated and unbreakable traditions. Meanwhile an ambitious kitchen slave schemes to escape his destiny and overthrow the old order.

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    Part 2 (Episode 2)

    Writer: Malcolm McKay

    Air date: 2000-01-24

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Steerpike's secret machinations begin to throw Gormenghast into chaos and madness, threatening the reign of the future Earl Titus.

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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Writer: Malcolm McKay

    Air date: 2000-01-31

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: Now a teenager, Titus rebels against the strict traditions of Gormenghast as he begins to explore the world outside the walls.

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    Part 4 (Episode 4)

    Writer: Malcolm McKay

    Air date: 2000-02-07

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: After a string of tragedies, Titus must finally confront the scheming Steerpike and determine where his own destiny lies.

Gormenghast

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