Introduction

War and Peace is a television dramatisation of the Leo Tolstoy novel of War and Peace. This 20 episode series began in September 1972.

The 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 Bezukhov, Morag Hood is Natasha Rostova, Alan Dobie is Andrei Bolkonsky and David Swift is Napoleon, whose decision to invade Russia in 1812 has far-reaching consequences for each of them and their families.

Outline Series 01, Episode 01

The Rostovs celebrate the name day of Natasha and Countess Rostova. The family of the dying Count Bezukhov fret over who will inherit.

War and Peace Series

Production & Filming Details

  • Creator: David Conroy.
  • Writer: Jack Pulman.
  • Director: John Davies.
  • Music: Alexei Lvov.
  • Release Date: 30 September 1972.
  • Running time: 44-45 minutes per episode (14 hours 50 minutes total running time).
  • Production: BBC, Time-Life Television, and Yugoslav Films Belgrade.
  • Distributor: BBC.
  • Country: UK.
  • Language: French, Italian, and German.

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