The Name Of The Rose Tv Series Bbc

Television adaptation of umberto eco s novel the name of the rose.

The name of the rose tv series bbc. With john turturro rupert everett damian hardung fabrizio bentivoglio. The name of the rose began on friday 11 october on bbc two at 9pm. The series will consist of eight parts. John turturro as william of baskerville.

The bbc has always had a penchant for drama and it s just about to add. The name of the rose is getting a brand new adaptation but does the bbc series stay true to the original italian roots. The series will also be available to stream on bbc iplayer should you miss an episode. I highly appreciated the scenography and the performances making it one of the best european tv shows of 2019.

In 1327 an enlightened friar and his young apprentice investigate a series of mysterious deaths at an abbey risking the wrath of a powerful inquisitor. Starring and co written by john turturro the series is set in an abbey in a d. The name of the rose. As william begins to investigate the monk s death he.

Peter davison narrates the events of the series from the point of view of an old adso. I think it captured the culture and issues of the dark ages very well. I thoroughly enjoyed this tv series. The series comprises of eight episodes that will air on consecutive fridays.

The eight part series begins on friday 11th october at 9pm on bbc2. With notre dame burning and all the interest in gothic architecture nowadays i really wanted to see name of the rose it did not disappoint. Damian hardung as adso of melk. I think it captured the flavor of the book also.

What is the name of the rose about. A good concept of this tv series transposition. Rupert everett as bernard gui.