The Bretts
A period drama about a legendary theatrical dynasty.
The Bretts, a British period drama from Central Independent Television, aired 19 episodes across two series from October 1987 to August 1988 on ITV and Masterpiece Theatre. It centers on the Bretts, a legendary theatrical family led by actor-manager Charles Brett and his wife Lydia, who have dominated the West End since the 1890s. Set in late 1920s and 1930s London, the story follows their competitive children—Edwin, Martha, and Thomas—as the family confronts talking pictures and radical new plays.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Drama
- Creator
- Frank Marshall; Rosemary Anne Sisson
- Writer
- Rosemary Anne Sisson
- Starring
- Norman Rodway
- Barbara Murray
- Belinda Lang
- David Yelland
- George Winter
- Sally Cookson
- Frank Middlemass
- Theme music
- David Cullen; David McKay
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who created The Bretts?
The Bretts was created by Frank Marshall and Rosemary Anne Sisson.
Who stars in The Bretts?
The Bretts stars Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, David Yelland, George Winter, Sally Cookson and Frank Middlemass.
When did The Bretts first air?
The Bretts first aired on 16 October 1987.
When did The Bretts end?
The Bretts last aired on 28 August 1988.
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