The Diary of Samuel Pepys

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The Diary of Samuel Pepys
GenreHistorical
Written byA.R. Rawlinson
StarringPeter Sallis
Douglas Wilmer
ComposerChristopher Whelen
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes14
Production
ProducerChloe Gibson
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC 1
Release7 March (1958-03-07) –
13 June 1958 (1958-06-13)

The Diary of Samuel Pepys is a British historical television series which was originally broadcast on the BBC in 1958.[1] Based on the diaries of the naval administrator Samuel Pepys, it portrays life at the court of Charles II during the 1660s.

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Review[edit]

This series was Peter Sallis's first appearance as a principal character on television. A reason for this was that he bore a resemblance when compared to contemporary picture portraits of Samuel Pepys. The series was dramatised by A R Rawlinson for Chloe Gibson. Incidentally, Chloe Gibson was one of the first female producers for BBC television.[2]

Using the diaries as a template, Sallis captured the wit, verve and cheeky humour of Pepys and was rightly lauded for his performance.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Baskin p.30
  2. ^ Best of British Magazine; February 2021 Issue; Pages 52-53
  3. ^ Best of British Magazine; February 2021 Issue; Pages 52-53)

Bibliography[edit]

  • Baskin, Ellen . Serials on British Television, 1950-1994. Scolar Press, 1996.