War & Peace

War & Peace (1972-1973)

EndedScripted showDrama, Romance, War

The classic BBC dramatisation of Tolstoy's epic story of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Anthony Hopkins heads the cast as Pierre Bezuhov (a role for which he won the 1972 Best Actor BAFTA); Morag Hood is the impulsive and beautiful Natasha Rostova; Alan Dobie is the dour but heroic Andrei Bolkonsky; and David Swift is Napoleon, whose decision to invade Russia in 1812 has far-reaching consequences for Pierre and the Rostov and Bolkonsky families. The twenty-part serial was the vision of producer David Conroy whose principle aim was to transfer the rich characterisation and incident from Tolstoy's greatest novel to a television drama. Scripted by Jack Pulman and directed by John Davies, Conroy's War & Peace boasts superb acting, award-winning design (1972 Best Design BAFTA) and breathtaking battle sequences which were filmed in former Yugoslavia.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:30 (45 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20An EpilogueFeb 8, 1973
S01E19The Road to LifeFeb 1, 1973
S01E18The RetreatJan 23, 1973
S01E17Of Life and DeathJan 18, 1973
S01E16Two MeetingsJan 11, 1973
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'War & Peace' premiere?

The TV show 'War & Peace' premiered on October 21, 1972.

Who directed the TV show 'War & Peace'?

The TV show 'War & Peace' was directed by John Davies.

How many episodes does the TV show 'War & Peace' have?

The TV show 'War & Peace' has 20 episodes.

What was the average duration of each episode of 'War & Peace'?

Each episode of 'War & Peace' had an average duration of approximately 60 minutes.

Who played the character of Pierre Bezukhov in the TV show 'War & Peace'?

Anthony Hopkins played the character of Pierre Bezukhov in the TV show 'War & Peace'.

Which novel is the TV show 'War & Peace' based on?

The TV show 'War & Peace' is based on the novel of the same name by Leo Tolstoy.

Where was the TV show 'War & Peace' primarily filmed?

The TV show 'War & Peace' was primarily filmed in Russia.

What is the genre of the TV show 'War & Peace'?

The TV show 'War & Peace' falls under the genres of drama and romance.

Who composed the music for the TV show 'War & Peace'?

The music for the TV show 'War & Peace' was composed by Alfred Schnittke.

Is 'War & Peace' available on DVD or Blu-ray?

Yes, 'War & Peace' is available on DVD and Blu-ray.

How was the TV show 'War & Peace' received by critics?

'War & Peace' received critical acclaim for its compelling storytelling and stellar performances.

Did 'War & Peace' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'War & Peace' received several awards and nominations, including BAFTA TV Award nominations for Best Actor and Best Design.

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Also known as

  • Πόλεμος Και Ειρήνη (Greece)

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