
Miniseries
9 episodes · 1970
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- 1
Part 1
The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.
- 2
Part 2
- 3
Part 3
Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.
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Part 4
Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.
- 5
Part 5
Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.
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Part 6
Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.
- 7
Part 7
Amy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.
- 8
Part 8
Jo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.
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Part 9
Beth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.