Kizzy

Kizzy is a six-part 1976 BBC television miniseries based on Rumer Godden's novel The Diddakoi. It starred Vanessa Furst as orphan traveller (or Romani girl) called Kizzy, who faces persecution, grief and loss in a hostile, close-knit village community.

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Seasons

1. The Wagon

Air Date: 1976-01-21

A group of travellers arrive in a small village, where they're met with hostility. When it's time to leave, one very elderly traveller opts to stay, together with her young granddaughter Kizzy.

2. 'What Shall We Do with Kizzy?'

Air Date: 1976-01-28

Having been made to attend school, Kizzy struggles to adapt, and is being bullied constantly.

3. 'She Can't Stay There!'

Air Date: 1976-02-04

The funeral service for Kizzy's grandmother raises one important question — where Kizzy belongs going forward.

4. Into Care

Air Date: 1976-02-11

Kizzy's case goes to court, and Mrs Cuthbert does her best to stir things — but there's a possible solution offered.

5. No Escape

Air Date: 1976-02-18

Kizzy may have a little stability at home, but the bullying continues. As always, her tornentors are cowards at heart.

6. The Bonfire

Air Date: 1976-02-25

Bonfire night arrives, and it seems that Kizzy has finally turned a corner with the local girls — but an accident threatens everything.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1976-01-21

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

BBC

Kizzy

Seasons

Miniseries

1. The Wagon

2. 'What Shall We Do with Kizzy?'

3. 'She Can't Stay There!'

4. Into Care

5. No Escape

6. The Bonfire

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Episodes

Status

Cast

Vanessa Furst

Anne Ridler

Melissa Docker

John Welsh

Patrick McAlinney

Lisa Welsford

Toby Bridge

Israel Gordon

Production Companies