Harnessing Peacocks (1993) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A British television film adaptation of Mary Wesley's novel, recognized for its broadcast and critical acclaim.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Production Phase

The film is developed by Friday Productions and Meridian Broadcasting for the ITV network.

Key Events

• Film Production — Friday Productions and Meridian Broadcasting produce the film for ITV. Location: United Kingdom

UK Premiere

The television film airs in the United Kingdom on 9 May 1993.

Key Events

• UK Television Broadcast — The film airs on the ITV network on 9 May 1993. Location: United Kingdom
• US Television Broadcast — The film is shown in the USA on 28 November 1993. Location: United States of America

US Release

The film reaches American audiences on 28 November 1993.

Key Events

• US Television Broadcast — The film is shown in the USA on 28 November 1993. Location: United States of America
• Golden Nymph Award — The film wins Best Television Film at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Location: Monte-Carlo

Critical Recognition

The film receives the Golden Nymph award for Best Television Film.

Story Breakdown

• Adaptation Process — Andrew Davies adapts Mary Wesley's 1985 novel for television.
  • Source Material — Mary Wesley's 1985 novel
  • Screenplay Writer — Andrew Davies adapts the script
• Production Team — Key creative and production personnel involved.
  • Director — James Cellan Jones directs
  • Lead Actors — Serena Scott Thomas, Peter Davison, John Mills star
• Broadcast Strategy — Distribution across UK and US television networks.
  • UK Premiere — ITV network airs on 9 May 1993
  • US Premiere — American broadcast on 28 November 1993
• Production Companies — Studios and broadcasters funding the project.
  • Friday Productions — Primary production company
  • Meridian Broadcasting — Co-producer for ITV
• Critical Reception — Awards and festival recognition received.
  • Monte-Carlo Festival — Competes at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival
  • Golden Nymph Award — Wins Best Television Film category
• Historical Context — Placement within 1990s British television landscape.
  • ITV Network Era — Part of 1990s British TV programming
  • Literary Adaptations — Fits trend of novel-to-screen adaptations

Directed by

James Cellan Jones

Key Cast

• Serena Scott Thomas — Hebe Rutter
• Peter Davison — Jim Huxtable
• John Mills — Bernard Quigley
• Nicholas Le Prevost — Mungo Duff
• Renée Asherson — Louisa Fox