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Wessex Tales

Wessex Tales

Description: Drama series based on short stories written by English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy.
Genre: Drama series
First episode air date: November 1973
Network: BBC
Language: English
Cast: Ben Kingsley
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series, British Academy Television Award for Best Actress
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