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Love for Lydia is a semi-autobiographical novel written by British author H. E. Bates, first published in 1952. It is set in the fictional town of Evensford, based on Bates's hometown Rushden in Northamptonshire, England.
- H. E. Bates
- 1952
Love for Lydia is a British television serial made by London Weekend Television and broadcast from 9 September to 2 December 1977 on ITV. It is based on the novel by H. E. Bates, first published in 1952. The series was written by Julian Bond. This period serial stars Mel Martin in the title role of Lydia Aspen.
No.TitleDirected ByOriginal Air Date1"Episode 1"9 September 1977 ( 1977-09-09)2"Episode 2"Tony Wharmby16 September 1977 ( 1977-09-16)3"Episode 3"Tony Wharmby23 September 1977 ( 1977-09-23)4"Episode 4"John Glenister30 September 1977 ( 1977-09-30)Love For Lydia is a vicarious whirlwind of affairs between the unconventional and extraordinary Lydia and her growing group of village boy admirers, lived and told by our narrator and Lydia's long-time lover, the patient yet afflicted young Mr Richardson.
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Love for Lydia is a TV series based on the novel by H.E. Bates, about a young journalist's romance with a wealthy heiress. The series features a cast of British actors, including Jeremy Irons, and was nominated for six BAFTA awards.
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- 1979-09-23
- Drama, Romance
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A novel by H. E. Bates about the tragic love affairs of Lydia Aspen, a young aristocrat, and several young men from a small English town. The novel explores themes of love, jealousy, violence, and maturity in the context of social class and rural life.
Feb 22, 2024 · Love for Lydia, TV series 1977. listen_fm. 13 videos 965 views Last updated on Feb 22, 2024. with Mel Martin, Christopher Blake, Peter Davison, Jeremy Irons and Sherrie Hewson ...More. Play...
May 12, 2016 · As his closest friends fall under her spell, the love Richardson feels for Lydia becomes tangled with jealousy and resentment, a rift that may never be repaired. First published in 1952, Love for Lydia is a poignant look at love through the eyes of a boy growing up.
