Miniseries (1997)
Three-part Catherine Cookson period melodrama, following the fortunes of three very different families - the Conways, who own a sweet shop, the altogether grander Farriers and the infamous Feltons.
Release date: 1997-01-12
Director: David Wheatley
Writer: Alan Seymour
Novel: Catherine Cookson
Episodes (3):
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1. Part 1
As 1913 draws to a close, Charles Farrier's romantic interest in shopgirl Agnes Conway makes him the butt of his sister and elder brother's teasing. And although the attraction is clearly mutual, Agnes soon has more pressing things on her mind as a family crisis erupts which sets her young sister at odds with her hot-tempered father.
Release date: 1997-01-12
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2. Part 2
Agnes, lost in thought walking by the river at Durham, is hailed by Charles from a rowing boat, and persuades her to join him for tea with his brother Reg. Agnes' sister, Jessie, elopes with a docker, and her father is furious. During a confrontation, he is shot dead, and Agnes inherits the family business. Charles plans to marry Agnes, but his parents are determined to stop him marrying below his class. He moves to shabby accommodation to be near her, but the dampness gives him pneumonia.
Release date: 1997-01-19
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3. Part 3
Charles has tuberculosis, but recovers enough to marry Agnes. They move to the Hall when Colonel and Mrs Farrier die, and look after the estate while Reg is at war. Reg survives the war, but is badly injured, and refuses to face the outside world. Reg plans to sign the Hall over to Charles and Agnes, but soon Agnes again faces tragedy.
Release date: 1997-01-26
Cast
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Michelle Charles - Jessie Conway, Helen Morland - Nan Henderson
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David Wheatley - Director, Catherine Cookson - Novel, Alan Seymour - Writer, Susie Bruffin - Casting, John McKeown - Third Assistant Director, Caroline Richards - Second Assistant Director, Jim O'Hare - Art Direction, Nadia El-Saffar - Makeup Artist, Gillian Garner - Makeup Artist, Julian Barber - Camera Operator, Liz Dann - Costume Supervisor, Ray Marshall - Producer, Fred Tammes - Director of Photography, Keith Richardson - Executive Producer, James Garrett - Property Master, Karen McKinlay-Gunn - Wardrobe Supervisor, Ashley Wilkinson - Production Design, John Coates - Boom Operator, Moira Conway - Still Photographer, Nael Abbas - First Assistant Director, Jayne Spooner - Script Supervisor, Colin Towns - Original Music Composer, Charlotte Holdich - Costume Design, Mark Day - Editor, Barbara McFarlane - Production Coordinator, David Myers - Key Makeup Artist, David Myers - Key Hair Stylist