The Campbells
The Campbells is a Scottish-Canadian television drama series, produced by Scottish Television and CTV from 1986 to 1990. The series starred Malcolm Stoddard as James Campbell, a Scottish doctor living in 1830s Upper Canada with his three children, Neil (John Wildman), Emma (Amber-Lea Weston) and John (Eric Richards).
| The Campbells | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Allan Prior |
| Directed by | George Bloomfield, Timothy Bond |
| Country of origin | Canada Scotland |
| No. of series | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 100 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Distributor | Fremantle International Peter Rodgers Organization |
| Release | |
| Original network | CTV ITV |
| Original release | April 4, 1986 (Scottish Television) September 1, 1990 (CTV) – September, 1990 |
Premise
Dr. James Campbell tries to serve his patients in the face of local opposition from the Laird, and after several discouraging political events, as well as some unfortunate events regarding his practice, he desires a chance to start over. His sons, Neil and John, dissatisfied with their current, mundane lives, decide to emigrate from Scotland to Canada on hearing of the opportunity to own land in Canada and persuade him to make the move. Emma, James' daughter, is equally dissatisfied and likes the idea as well.
The series is set in the vicinity of Cambridge, Upper Canada (now Ontario) in the 1830s. This is known because of the clothing, weaponry, and the constant references to the past war against "the Yankees" (War of 1812).
The series follows the everyday adventures of this family and their neighbors as they all try to survive and prosper on their farms against the odds of nature and the occasional charlatan.
Cast
Regular Cast
- Malcolm Stoddard as Dr. James Campbell, a doctor who, after suffering damage to his professional reputation (due to negligence of a patient's nursemaid), decides to make a new life in the Canadian [New World] for himself and his family.
- John Wildman as Neil Campbell, the eldest son. He has a slightly pessimistic outlook on things and later in the series marries and moves away becoming a policeman. After moving away, he no longer makes regular appearances on the show, though he is frequently mentioned.
- Amber-Lea Weston as Emma Campbell, the beautiful, high-spirited daughter. Emma takes on the role of the mother after her death (occurring before the series' timeline) and often seeks adventure outside the house. Much of her character development centers around her maturing into a professional writer and the struggles which that entails.
- Eric Richards as John Campbell, who is a mechanically minded and often inventive boy, the youngest son of James. Much of the storyline of the series focuses on his ideas on improving life in the wilderness and in general.
- Cedric Smith as Thomas Sims, the wealthy aristocrat of the area. He often attempts to invest his money into a get-rich-quick scheme, with little to no actual return (often a complete loss). He feigns a cold exterior and has a deep sense of honor and duty. Veteran of the British Army, he served with distinction in the War of 1812.
Supporting Cast
- Brigit Wilson as Harriet Sims, Thomas Sims' wife, Rebecca Sims step-mother. She married Thomas after his first wife died. Though they don't get along at first, as the series progresses, she and Rebecca grow close to each other.
- Wendy Lyon as Rebecca Sims, Emma's best friend, who often rejects the lavish lifestyle of her family.
- Neil's Wife
- Barbara Kyle as Charlotte Logan, the innkeeper.
- Thomas Anderson-Baker as Thomas Logan, the young son of the innkeeper, often an annoyance to Thomas Sims.
- Sean McCann as the blacksmith. Though rarely seen in the series, when he does make an appearance, the episode typically centers around his character.
- Robin Craig as Maddie Todd (first season only).
- Rosemary Dunsmore as Mary McTavish
Episodes
Season 1
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 2 | 2 | "A Great Decision" | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 3 | 3 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 4 | 4 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 5 | 5 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 6 | 6 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 7 | 7 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 8 | 8 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 9 | 9 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 10 | 10 | TBA | TBA | TBA | 1986 |
| 11 | 11 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Season 2
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | "An Eye for an Eye" | Don Haldane | Michael Mercer | May 29, 1988 |
| 24 | 2 | "A Blessing in Disguise" | TBA | TBA | June 5, 1988 |
| 25 | 3 | "Of Fathers and Sons" | TBA | TBA | June 12, 1988 |
| 26 | 4 | "The Runaway" | TBA | TBA | June 19, 1988 |
| 27 | 5 | "Judgement from the Heart" | TBA | TBA | June 26, 1988 |
| 28 | 6 | "Unwelcomed Suitor" | TBA | TBA | |
| 29 | 7 | "Women's Work" | TBA | TBA | July 10, 1988 |
| 30 | 8 | "Bingham's Gold" | TBA | TBA | July 17, 1988 |
| 31 | 9 | "Star Light, Star Bright" | Peter Rowe | Glenn Norman | July 24, 1988 |
| 32 | 10 | "Last Time Around" | Don McCutcheon | Paul Aitken & Peter Mitchell | July 31, 1988 |
| 33 | 11 | "The Rifle Company" | TBA | TBA | August 7, 1988 |
| 34 | 12 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 35 | 13 | "The Last Performance" | Peter Rowe | M. Charles Cohen | |
| 36 | 14 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 37 | 15 | "Blinded by Love" | TBA | TBA | |
| 38 | 16 | "Desperate Remedy" | TBA | TBA | |
| 39 | 17 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 40 | 18 | "A Matter of Distinction" | Peter Rowe | Glenn Norman | |
| 41 | 19 | "Kith and Kin" | Steve DiMarco | Rob Forsyth | |
| 42 | 20 | "Living Legends" | TBA | TBA | |
| 43 | 21 | "Room at the Inn" | TBA | TBA | |
| 44 | 22 | "The Legacy" | TBA | TBA | |
| 45 | 23 | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| 46 | 24 | "Cabin Fever" | F. Harvey Frost | Michael Mercer | |
| 47 | 25 | "The Siege" | TBA | TBA | |
| 48 | 26 | "Rough Justice" | TBA | TBA | |
| 49 | 27 | "Mr. Stevenson" | Ken Girotti | Peter Mitchell | |
| 50 | 28 | "Homeward Bound" | TBA | TBA | |
| 51 | 29 | "The Sentence of the Court" | TBA | TBA | |
| 52 | 30 | "Lady Helen's Love" | TBA | TBA |
Season 3
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1 | "Partners" | Sturla Gunnarsson | Suzette Couture | |
| 54 | 2 | "Stand and Deliver" | Allan Kroeker | Michael Mercer | |
| 55 | 3 | "Gateway to the World" | Ken Girotti | Scott Barrie | |
| 56 | 4 | "And in the Spring" | TBA | TBA | |
| 57 | 5 | "Dreams Stay with You" | TBA | TBA | |
| 58 | 6 | "Peter Was a Saint" | Timothy Bond | Michael Mercer | |
| 59 | 7 | "Face of a Stranger" | F. Harvey Frost | Bill Gough | |
| 60 | 8 | "When the Bough Breaks" | TBA | TBA | |
| 61 | 9 | "The Eyes of Angels" | TBA | TBA | |
| 62 | 10 | "The Reluctant Candidate" | Don Shebib | Tony Aspler | |
| 63 | 11 | "Something's Rotten" | TBA | TBA | |
| 64 | 12 | "Fortunes of War" | Don Shebib | Paul Ledoux | |
| 65 | 13 | "Partners" | TBA | TBA | |
| 66 | 14 | "Welcome Strangers" | TBA | TBA | |
| 67 | 15 | "The Dragonslayers" | Larry Kent | Suzette Couture | |
| 68 | 16 | "Back to School" | Steve DiMarco | Paul Aitken & Peter Mitchell | |
| 69 | 17 | "A Proposal of Marriage" | Paul Shapiro | Paul Ledoux | |
| 70 | 18 | "The Raid" | TBA | TBA | |
| 71 | 19 | "Partners" | TBA | TBA | |
| 72 | 20 | "Mirrors of the Soul" | TBA | TBA | |
| 73 | 21 | "Partners" | TBA | TBA | |
| 74 | 22 | "A Time for Goodbyes" | Don McCutcheon | Scott Barrie | |
| 75 | 23 | "The Firebrand" | TBA | TBA | |
| 76 | 24 | "Comfort and Joy" | Paul Shapiro | Peter Mitchell & Paul Aitken | |
| 77 | 25 | "Old Ways and New" | TBA | TBA | |
| 78 | 26 | "Truth Will Out" | Jim McCann | Julia Jones |
Season 4
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 1 | "Becky" | Steve DiMarco | Suzette Couture | |
| 80 | 2 | "See No Evil" | Allan Kroeker | Michael Mercer | |
| 81 | 3 | "The Shiners" | Sturla Gunnarsson | Paul Ledoux | |
| 82 | 4 | "Many Happy Returns" | Carlo Liconti | Teleplay by: Scott Barrie Story by: Scott Barrie & Catherine Disher & Daphne Ballon | |
| 83 | 5 | "The Sky Is the Limit" | TBA | TBA | |
| 84 | 6 | "A Medal for Valour" | Don McCutcheon | Scott Barrie | |
| 85 | 7 | "The Elusive Mr. Smith" | TBA | TBA | |
| 86 | 8 | "The Hunting Party" | TBA | TBA | |
| 87 | 9 | "Souls of Like Mind" | René Bonnière | Jana Veverka & Tony Robertson | |
| 88 | 10 | "A Man of Means" | Carlo Liconti | Teleplay by: Steve Lucas Story by: Jeffrey Cohen & Steve Lucas | |
| 89 | 11 | "The Miller's Son" | Don Shebib | Teleplay by: Peter Mitchell & Paul Aitken Story by: Christine Cornish and Peter Mitchell & Paul Aitken | |
| 90 | 12 | "Down to the Sea" | Don McCutcheon | Rob Forsyth | |
| 91 | 13 | "Duty Bound" | TBA | TBA | |
| 92 | 14 | "Anniversary Waltz" | F. Harvey Frost | Scott Barrie | |
| 93 | 15 | "Disguises" | Otta Hanus | Michael Mercer | |
| 94 | 16 | "The Fine Art of Horsetrading" | TBA | TBA | |
| 95 | 17 | "Boys' Brigade" | Steve DiMarco | Peter Mitchell & Paul Aitken | |
| 96 | 18 | "Ancient Wounds" | Don Shebib | Michael Mercer | |
| 97 | 19 | "From Chimborazo to Canton" | Ken Girotti | Michael Mercer | |
| 98 | 20 | "Flying the Coop" | Steve DiMarco | Paul Ledoux | |
| 99 | 21 | "Bringing Up Thomas" | Malcolm Stoddard | Suzette Couture | |
| 100 | 22 | "Tales of the Canadas" | Steve DiMarco | Susan Snooks & Scott Barrie |
DVD release
On June 23, 2015, Timeless Media Group released The Campbells- The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1 for the very first time.[1]
References
External links
- BFI
- The Campbells at IMDb
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