Talking Pictures TV will give viewers another opportunity to see the 1970s drama series Love for Lydia. It was first broadcast on the channel in July 2024.
What is Love for Lydia?
Based on the 1952 novel by H.E. Bates, the 13-part television adaptation was written by Julian Bond. It was produced by London Weekend Television and broadcast in 1977. The cast included Mel Martin, Christopher Blake, Peter Davison, Jeremy Irons, and Sherrie Hewson.
“In his teen years, Edward Richardson meets the soon-to-be wealthy Lydia Aspen. She has been brought to live with her aunts and uncle in Evensford after the death of her father. The two begin a romance that swings between love and disillusion, chiefly brought on by their immaturity. The story spans the pre-depression era and after with both tragedy and self-realisation.” Synopsis from Talking Pictures TV
What is Talking Pictures TV?
Talking Pictures TV is available free-to-air on Freeview and Freesat in the UK. Its channel allocation is 82 for Freeview and 306 for Freesat. It is also available on subscription platforms, channel 328 on Sky Digital and 445 on Virgin. The channel is dedicated to vintage film and television, often highlighting forgotten treasures and classics.
Jamie’s Reaction
It’s nice to see that Love for Lydia will get another run on Talking Pictures TV. There will be viewers who caught the middle of the last one and were waiting for such an event. I heard such great things about this rarely shown series, that I may give it a try myself!
When is Love for Lydia being broadcast?
A new run of Love for Lydia, from episode 1, will begin on Tuesday the 11th of February 2025 at 9:15 pm. It will continue weekly around the same time.
