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Uncle Vanya

7.3/10 · 78 votesNov 8, 1970125 min

Ranked #5 of 9 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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A retired professor has returned to his estate to live with his beautiful young wife, Yelena. The estate originally belonged to his first wife, now deceased; her mother and brother still live there and manage the farm. For many years the brother—Uncle Vanya—has sent the

Season 6 Episodes9

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Christopher Morahan

Christopher Morahan

Director

Anton Chekhov

Anton Chekhov

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Cedric Messina

Producer

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Elisaveta Fen

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Episode Summary

"Uncle Vanya" is episode 3 of BBC Play of the Month season 6. It scored 7.3/10 from 78 votes, ranking #5 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Christopher Morahan, it aired on November 8, 1970.