The Spoils of Poynton poster

The Spoils of Poynton (1970)

Drama

The Spoils of Poynton is a 1970 British television miniseries based on Henry James' 1897 novel of the same name. Adapted by Denis Constanduros, the four-part series stars Pauline Jameson, Ian Oglivy, and Gemma Jones. When her husband dies, Mrs Adele Gereth quarrels with her carefree son Owen over the family estate and his desire to marry for love, not money.

IMDb rating
8.0 (94 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1970)

8.48 avg 4 episodes 8.3 → 8.5

Ep 1: 8.3 · 12 votesEp 2: 8.5 · 11 votesEp 3: 8.6 · 11 votesEp 4: 8.5 · 11 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Pride of Possession8.312
2Sharp Practice8.511
3Trial of Strength8.611
4Retribution8.511