Gormenghast. Episode three /

The kingdom of Gormenghast rejoices when its ruler, Lord Sepulchrave , produces a son and heir: Titus, 77th Earl of Groan. However, scheming kitchen boy Steerpike himself dreams of taking power, and sets about driving Sepulchrave insane. He also seduces Titus' sister, Lady Fuchsia, planning to...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Daniel, Estelle (Producer), Wilson, Andy, 1958- (Director), Peake, Mervyn, 1911-1968
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [London, England] : BBC Worldwide, 2000.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:The kingdom of Gormenghast rejoices when its ruler, Lord Sepulchrave , produces a son and heir: Titus, 77th Earl of Groan. However, scheming kitchen boy Steerpike himself dreams of taking power, and sets about driving Sepulchrave insane. He also seduces Titus' sister, Lady Fuchsia, planning to seize the kingdom through her. It seems that Steerpike cannot fail in his plans - only the timid Titus himself, young and inexperienced, stands in his way. Steerpike sets out to seduce Lady Fuchsia, fakes Clarice and Cora's deaths and kills Mrs Slagg. Titus escapes to the outside world but is punished. His hatred of Steerpike grows.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed May 16, 2022).
Physical Description:1 online resource (61 minutes)
Playing Time:01:00:32
Production Credits:Director of photography, Gavin Finney ; film editor, Paul Tothill ; composer, Richard Rodney Bennett.