Overview
In 1901, a middle-class schoolboy whose parents are working abroad spends his summer in Bedfordshire with his great-uncle Silas. Though sixty years old, Silas relishes life—he’s a womaniser, drinker, and a poacher. At the prompting of his long-suffering housekeeper, Mrs Betts, he takes on the occasional odd job.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Adaptations of H.E. Bates' stories The Wedding, Queenie White, The Widder, The Blue Feather, Silas & Goliath, and The Revelation.
Series 2
Adaptations of H.E. Bates' stories A Funny Thing, Finger Wet – Finger Dry, Shandy Lil, The Race, A Happy Man, and The Christening.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Albert Finney
Uncle Silas
Sue Johnston
Mrs Betts
Joe Prospero
Edward
Julian Holloway
Uncle George
Jennifer Piercey
Aunt Cora
Andrew Greenough
Abel
Lisa Kay
Georgina
Janet Henfrey
Aunt Tibby
Frequently Asked Questions
In 1901, a middle-class schoolboy whose parents are working abroad spends his summer in Bedfordshire with his great-uncle Silas. Though sixty years old, Silas relishes life—he’s a womaniser, drinker, and...
My Uncle Silas has 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
My Uncle Silas premiered on October 28, 2001.
No, My Uncle Silas has ended. The final episode aired on February 9, 2003.
My Uncle Silas originally aired on ITV1. Check your local streaming services for availability.
My Uncle Silas was created by H. E. Bates.
My Uncle Silas has a rating of 8.5/10 based on user reviews.
My Uncle Silas is classified as Drama, Comedy, Family.