Anne of Green Gables

Synopsis

When Anne Shirley arrives at the Cuthbert’s Farm on Prince Edward Island, she is a precocious, romantic child, desperate to be loved, and highly sensitive about her red hair and homely looks. Anne moves from one mishap to another as her wild imagination and far-fetched antics combine to constantly bring trouble upon her shoulders.

First Air Date: 1985-12-01

Last Air Date: 1985-12-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: CBC Television

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Top Cast

Megan Follows as Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert
Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe
Charmion King as Aunt Josephine
Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry
Jackie Burroughs as Mrs. Amelia Evans
Patricia Hamilton as Rachel Lynde
Marilyn Lightstone as Miss Muriel Stacy

Seasons

Miniseries (1985)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Anne of Green Gables (1) (1985-12-01)

Anne of Green Gables follows the life of an orphan called Anne Shirley from her childhood to her teenage years. At the beginning of the 20th century at Prince Edward Island, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, two middle aged brother and sister come to realize the need to get some help to run their Green Gables farm and decide to adopt an orphan boy. However, due to a mistake, a very special girl is sent to them. Anne's character is the opposite of Marilla's, and despite the initial decision to send the girl back, she decides to let her stay on trial. It won't take long for the girl to change Marilla's mind and make her aware that ever since Anne's arrival, their lives have changed for the best.
Ep. 2: Anne of Green Gables (2) (1985-12-02)

Anne of Green Gables follows the life of an orphan called Anne Shirley from her childhood to her teenage years. At the beginning of the 20th century at Prince Edward Island, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, two middle aged brother and sister come to realize the need to get some help to run their Green Gables farm and decide to adopt an orphan boy. However, due to a mistake, a very special girl is sent to them. Anne's character is the opposite of Marilla's, and despite the initial decision to send the girl back, she decides to let her stay on trial. It won't take long for the girl to change Marilla's mind and make her aware that ever since Anne's arrival, their lives have changed for the best.