TV Series · Ended

The Spoils of Poynton

1970 – 1970

The Spoils of Poynton is a novel by Henry James. This half-length novel describes the struggle between Mrs. Gereth, a widow of impeccable taste and iron will, and her son Owen over a houseful of precious antique furniture. The story is largely told from the viewpoint of Fleda Vetch, a young woman in love with Owen but sympathetic to Mrs. Gereth's anguish over losing the antiques she patiently collected.

Network

BBC Two

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

IMDb

tt0066718