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Doctor Thorne

Doctor Thorne

Description: Mary grows up under the care of her uncle, Doctor Thorne, and spends her shaping years with the Gresham family. But soon, their financial woes and her past begin to disrupt her peaceful life.
Genre: Historical drama
Year Released: 2016
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: March 6, 2016
Network: ITV
Written By: Julian Fellowes

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