Gormenghast

At the Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has ruled with dusty ceremony for more than seventy generations. A clever and ambitious new kitchen boy, Steerpike, begins to insinuate himself into the affections of Lady Fuchsia Groan and to murder his way to power.

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First aired

17 Jan 2000

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

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Last aired

7 Feb 2000

Genres

• Sci-Fi & Fantasy
• Mystery
• Comedy
• Action & Adventure

Status

Ended

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Network

BBC Two

Episode runtime

1 h

Countries

• GB

Original language

en

Original title

Gormenghast

Creators

MPMervyn PeakeMMMalcolm McKay

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyersas SteerpikeCelia Imrieas Gertrude, Countess of GroanNeve McIntoshas Lady Fuchsia GroanJohn Sessionsas Dr Alfred PrunesquallorFiona Shawas Irma PrunesquallorChristopher Leeas FlayWarren Mitchellas BarquentineZoë Wanamakeras Clarice GroanLynsey Baxteras Cora GroanJune Brownas Nannie Slagg

Writers

MMMalcolm McKay

Composer

RRRichard Rodney Bennett

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