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Great Performances S48E18 — Uncle Vanya

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Great Performances•Season 48•Episode 18

Uncle Vanya

6.5/10 · 13 votesMay 7, 2021145 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 48•−1.0 vs season avg

Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson breathes new life into Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece with his acclaimed adaptation of the drama, portraying life at the turn of the 20th century filled with tumultuous frustration, dark humor and hidden passions.

Directed byRoss MacGibbon

Written byConor McPherson

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Episode Summary

"Uncle Vanya" is episode 18 of Great Performances season 48. It scored 6.5/10 from 13 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ross MacGibbon and written by Conor McPherson, it aired on May 7, 2021.

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