Season 1 (1999)
Release date: 1999-11-28
Director: Nicholas Renton
Writer: Andrew Davies
Novel: Elizabeth Gaskell
Episodes (6):
1. Episode 1
A protective Dr Gibson sends Molly away from a pupil who has confessed his love for her. At the Hamley's - Molly's new residence - she falls for the eldest son, Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry.
Release date: 1999-11-28
2. Episode 2
Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline.
Release date: 1999-12-05
3. Episode 3
Horrified that his secret is out, Osborne swears Molly to secrecy. While Roger urges Osborne to tell their father the truth. After the Easter Charity Ball, Cynthia falls into a decline.
Release date: 1999-12-12
4. Episode 4
Molly's affections for Roger deepen and she probes him about his feelings for Cynthia.
Release date: 1999-12-19
5. Episode 5
Cynthia and Preston have a bitter row and Molly promises to help her escape from him.
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6. Episode 6
Gibson house is in shock following Osborne's death. Can Molly still win Roger's heart?
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Cast
Justine Waddell
as Molly Gibson
Rosamund Pike
as Lady Harriet Cumnor
Keeley Hawes
as Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Iain Glen
as Mr. Preston
Barbara Flynn
as Miss Browning
Anthony Howell
as Roger Hamley
Francesca Annis
as Hyacinth Gibson
Bill Paterson
as Mr. Gibson
Michael Gambon
as Squire Hamley
Tom Hollander
as Osborne Hamley
Deborah Findlay
as Miss Phoebe
Penelope Wilton
as Mrs. Hamley
Richard Coyle
as Mr. Coxe
Jemima Rooper
as Lizzie Goodenough
Anna Maguire
as Young Molly
Richard Dempsey
as Mr. Bold
Elizabeth Spriggs
as Mrs. Goodenough
Crew - click here to expand
Janey Fothergill - Casting, Nicholas Renton - Director, Rowena Wilkinson - Foley Artist, Lisa Westcott - Makeup Designer, Fred Tammes - Director of Photography, Ian Wilkinson - Sound Editor, Wayne Brooks - Foley Editor, Karen Edwards - Makeup Artist, Deirdre Clancy - Costume Design, Sarah Grispo - Makeup & Hair, Kevin Lester - Editor, Demelza Rogers - Makeup Artist, Mark Kebby - Art Direction, John Collins - Art Direction, Peter Brill - Sound Recordist, Lesley Smith - Makeup Artist, Elizabeth Gaskell - Novel, Gerry Scott - Production Design, Caroline Smith - Set Decoration, John E. Keane - Original Music Composer, Jane Tranter - Executive Producer, Sue Birtwistle - Producer, Rupert Ryle-Hodges - Producer, Andrew Davies - Writer, Rebecca Eaton - Executive Producer