The December Rose (1986)
Plot — What is The December Rose about?
A BBC children’s drama that premiered on 12 March 1986, The December Rose unfolds over six episodes as young chimney sweep Absalom “Barnacle” Brown (Courtney Roper‑Knight) stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy among London’s Victorian elite and becomes the target of the menacing Inspector Creaker (Ian Hogg). Fleeing to the safety of a Thames barge, The Lady, under the care of kindly skipper Tom Gosling (Tony Haygarth), Barnacle adapts to life on the river and befriends the formidable Mrs McDipper (Judy Cornwell) and her daughter Miranda (Cathy Murphy). As Creaker’s gang closes in and a mysterious foreign vessel, The December Rose, docks with a perilous secret aboard, the story builds to a feverish climax in which Barnacle and his allies confront evil head‑on. Based on Leon Garfield’s novel, the series is rich with Dickensian characters and atmospheric location filming across Norfolk, Gloucester, Leeds and Hull
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| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1986 |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
The December Rose — FAQ
Is The December Rose worth watching? A BBC children’s drama that premiered on 12 March 1986, The December Rose unfolds over six episodes as young chimney sweep Absalom “Barnacle” Brown (Courtney Roper‑Knight) stumbles upon a dangerous conspiracy among Londo
Who is behind The December Rose? Created by Renny Rye.
Who is in the cast of The December Rose? It stars Courtney Roper-Knight, Tony Haygarth, Ian Hogg, Judy Cornwell, Patrick Malahide.
Where can I stream The December Rose? Streaming availability for The December Rose is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The December Rose release? It first aired in 1986.