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The Casual Vacancy

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"The Casual Vacancy" is a three-part miniseries adaptation of the novel by J.K. Rowling. The story is based on the lives of the residents living in the fictional English village of Pagford. It's home to a market square and ancient abbey, but what lies behind the idyllic surroundings is a community at war over the legacy of Sweetlove House. Parish Council Chairman Howard Mollison argues for an end to the legacy but is opposed by council member Barry Fairbrother, whose impassioned speech outlines Sweetlove's importance. When Fairbrother suddenly dies, the "casual vacancy" on the council soon becomes the catalyst for a clash that rocks the village.
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Michael Gambon

Howard Mollison

Keeley Hawes

Samantha Mollison

Rory Kinnear

Barry Fairbrother

Julia McKenzie

Shirley Mollison

Joe Hurst

Arf Price

Sonny Ashbourne Serkis

Paul Price

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Synopsis "The Casual Vacancy" is a three-part miniseries adaptation of the novel by J.K. Rowling. The story is based on the lives of the residents living in the fictional English village of Pagford. It's home to a market square and ancient abbey, but what lies behind the idyllic surroundings is a community at war over the legacy of Sweetlove House. Parish Council Chairman Howard Mollison argues for an end to the legacy but is opposed by council member Barry Fairbrother, whose impassioned speech outlines Sweetlove's importance. When Fairbrother suddenly dies, the "casual vacancy" on the council soon becomes the catalyst for a clash that rocks the village.
Director
Jonny Campbell
Screenwriter
J.K. Rowling, Sarah Phelps
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Feb 15, 2015