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Christabel

1988 · 1 season, 4 episodes · miniseries

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Seasons and episodes Christabel

Season 1

1988 · 4 episodes · about 4h

1. Episode 158 min

As wedding bells peal across the English countryside, Christabel makes a commitment to married life in a country soon to be at war with her own.

2. Episode 258 min

Trapped in Germany by the outbreak of war, Christabel finds herself at the mercy of Allied air raids and Peter's secret work is put at risk when she takes in two house guests.

3. Episode 358 min

As Peter's secret work becomes increasingly dangerous, Christabel takes the boys to the safety of the Black Forest but is forced to return to Berlin by some terrifying news.

4. Episode 458 min

Germany faces a humiliating defeat. Peter's life hangs in the balance as Christabel arrives at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp to plead for him.

Season summaries1 season, 4 episodes

Season 1

1988 · 4 episodes · about 4h

Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.

1 season, 4 episodes, about 4h in total, from November 16, 1988 to December 7, 1988. Episodes run about 58 min.

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What is it about? Christabel

Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.

Genre: drama. Themes: englishwoman, 1940s, adolf hitler, winston churchill, nazi germany.

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Details Christabel

First episode
November 16, 1988
Last episode
December 7, 1988
Status
miniseries
Network
BBC Two
Country
United Kingdom
Original language
English
Studios
A+E Networks, BBC

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Christabel have?

1 season, 4 episodes. The last episode aired December 7, 1988.

Who’s in Christabel?

Elizabeth Hurley, Stephen Dillane, Nigel Le Vaillant, Geoffrey Palmer, Ann Bell, Sam Kelly, Ryan Le Neveu, Jim Carter, Nicola Wright, and Renny Lister. Created by Dennis Potter.

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