EXHIBIT 23.12

To the Partners of FrontierVision Partners, L.P.


We consent to the use of our  reports  dated  March 19,  1997,  relating  to the
consolidated balance sheets of FrontierVision Partners, L.P. and subsidiaries as
of December 31, 1996 and 1995,  included herein and to the reference to our firm
under the heading "Experts" in the post-effective amendment to the Form S-1.



/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Denver, Colorado
March 25, 1997