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Christabel

Christabel is a four-part 1988 BBC Two drama serial written by Dennis Potter, based on the memoir The Past is Myself by Christabel Bielenberg.

Englishwoman Christabel Burton marries German lawyer Peter Bielenberg and resides in WWII-era Nazi Germany. When Peter is arrested for plotting against Hitler, Christabel is forced to confront her loyalties and consider using her connection to Winston Churchill to help him.

Created ByDennis Potter
StatusEnded
Original NameChristabel
First Air DateNovember 16, 1988
Last Air DateDecember 7, 1988
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 58min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesA+E NetworksBBC
NetworksBBC Two
S01E04

Episode 4

Germany faces a humiliating defeat. Peter's life hangs in the balance as Christabel arrives at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp to plead for him.

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