Clarissa (1991)
4.9 (7 votes)
1 Season
November 27, 1991
English
Drama
Synopsis
A virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her. Based on the 1749 novel Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
E1
Episode 1
Nov 27, 1991
60 min
Following her grandfather's death, Clarissa, the youngest daughter of the wealthy but untitled Harlowe family, inherits his estates, making her the Harlowe heiress. Her parents now pressure her to marry local land-owner Roger Solmes, a man she despises. His rival is the young, handsome aristocrat Lovelace. He is intrigued by Clarissa's beauty and virtue.
E2
Episode 2
Dec 4, 1991
60 min
Clarissa talkes refuge in the elegant house of the sly Mrs Sinclair, who makes Clarissa feel very ill at ease.
E3
Episode 3
Dec 11, 1991
60 min
No description available.
E4
Episode 4
Dec 18, 1991
60 min
No description available.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Clarissa
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
BBC
