Christabel
Christabel is a four-part 1988 BBC Two drama serial written by Dennis Potter, based on the memoir The Past is Myself by Christabel Bielenberg. Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.
First Aired
November 16, 1988
Last Aired
December 7, 1988
Original Language
en
Popularity
1
Type
Miniseries
Official Website
Production Companies
A+E Networks
BBC
Seasons & Episodes
Episodes
Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.
Cast
Elizabeth Hurley
Christabel Bielenberg (née Burton)
Stephen Dillane
Peter Bielenberg
Nigel Le Vaillant
Adam Von Trott Zu Solz
Geoffrey Palmer
Mr Burton
Ann Bell
Mrs Burton
Sam Kelly
Karl Langbehn
Ryan Le Neveu
John Bielenberg
Jim Carter
Bausch
Nicola Wright
Clarita
Renny Lister
Aunt Ulla
David Lyon
Kreuze
John Burgess
Neisse
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