The Strauss Family

1h

Drama

A seven-part mini-series produced in England about Vienna's Strauss family in the 19th-century. Members of the London Symphony Orchestra provided the music.

Episodes

Cast

Anna

1. Anna

1h

7th Nov 1972

Johann I forsakes his wife Anna, who in turn occupies herself with young Johann's career.

Schanni

2. Schanni

1h

14th Nov 1972

Revolution

3. Revolution

1h

21st Nov 1972

Rivalry between father and son sparks, as young Johann challenges his father's reputation as "Waltz King" of Vienna.

Josef

4. Josef

1h

28th Nov 1972

Austria's 1848 revolution causes split loyalties: elder Johann sides with the Hapsburgs, but his sons support the rebel forces.

Hetti

5. Hetti

1h

5th Dec 1972

Broken health and a broken heart befall Johann I.

Lili

6. Lili

1h

12th Dec 1972

Family deaths overshadow Johann II's musical success.

Adele

7. Adele

1h

19th Dec 1972

Johann's wife dies, his mistress leaves him and his new bride proves less than enamored.

Adele

8. Adele

1h

19th Dec 1972

Romance with a younger woman spells possible scandal for Johann in the last show of the series.

First air date

7th Nov 1972

Last air date

19th Dec 1972

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks