Mother Love

Mother Love (1989)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance

Passionate drama about a mother's obsessive love for her son and her destructive influence on his life and relationships. Adapted for television by Andrew Davies from Roger Longrigg's 1983 novel.

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Scheduleevery Sunday (55 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Part 4Nov 19, 1989
S01E03Part 3Nov 12, 1989
S01E02Part 2Nov 5, 1989
S01E01Part 1Oct 29, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Mother Love' premiere?

'Mother Love' premiered on September 25, 1989.

Who starred as the main character in 'Mother Love'?

Diana Rigg portrayed the main character in 'Mother Love'.

What was the genre of 'Mother Love'?

'Mother Love' was a drama series.

Where was 'Mother Love' set?

The setting of 'Mother Love' was in England.

Who created the TV show 'Mother Love'?

Andrew Davies created 'Mother Love'.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Mother Love'?

'Mother Love' had a total of four episodes in its first season.

Which famous actress played the role of Heloise in 'Mother Love'?

Joanne Whalley portrayed the character of Heloise in 'Mother Love'.

What was the storyline of 'Mother Love'?

'Mother Love' followed the life of Helena Vesey, a widow who becomes obsessed with her son's new wife.

Who directed the episodes of 'Mother Love'?

Simon Langton directed the episodes of 'Mother Love'.

What was the critical reception of 'Mother Love'?

'Mother Love' received positive reviews from critics.

Did 'Mother Love' win any awards?

Yes, 'Mother Love' won the British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series.

Was 'Mother Love' based on a book?

No, 'Mother Love' was not based on a book.

Did 'Mother Love' have a memorable theme song?

Yes, 'Mother Love' had a memorable theme song composed by Barrington Pheloung.

How long was each episode of 'Mother Love'?

Each episode of 'Mother Love' had a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

Who played the character of Edward in 'Mother Love'?

David McCallum portrayed the character of Edward in 'Mother Love'.

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