Moonacre
Miniseries
Created by: Robin Crichton
Network: A&E, BBC One
Season aired: 1994-04-06
Overview
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.
About This Season
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.
Episodes · 6
Episode 1
Two orphaned children and their governess travel to the remote Moonacre Manor where their uncle is caught up in an ancient feud.
Episode 2
As a new arrival at Moonacre Manor, Maria discovers that only she can fulfil a ghostly prophecy.
Episode 3
Maria realises that only she can resolve the feud.
Episode 4
Taken hostage, Maria confronts Lady and Simon Blackheart and plans her escape.
Episode 5
The Merryweathers return the Blackheart water supply.
Episode 6
Maria fulfils the prophesy, ghosts are laid to rest, and Lady Blackheart gets her come-uppance.
