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The Rainbow

Drama focusing on an adolescent who dreams of transcending her dreary reality and experiencing the gamut of human emotions and sensations. With Sammi Davis and Paul McGann.

Drama adapted from DH Lawrence's novel, focusing on adolescent Ursula Brangwen as she dreams of transcending her dreary reality and realising her potential to experience the gamut of human emotions and sensations. Ken Russell also directed the film adaptation of Lawrence's 'Women in Love', which features the adult Ursula.

1 hour, 47 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Jan 2012 00:45
BBC Two

Credits

Anton Skrebensky Paul McGann
Winifred Inger Amanda Donohoe
Uncle Henry David Hemmings
Anna Brangwen Glenda Jackson
MacAllister Dudley Sutton
Mr Harby Jim Carter
Miss Harby Judith Paris
Mr Brunt Kenneth Colley
Jim Richards Mark Owen
Director Ken Russell
Producer Ken Russell
Writer Ken Russell

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Aug 2007 00:15
    BBC Two except East, Northern Ireland & Yorkshire
  • Sun 25 Oct 2009 01:10
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 3 Apr 2011 00:55
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 15 Jan 2012 00:45
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire