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Period drama following the intrigues, loves and losses experienced by young Molly Gibson. A protective Dr Gibson sends Molly away from a pupil who has confessed his love for her.
Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel which follows the intrigues, loves and losses experienced by young Molly Gibson. 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 trouble erupts. Molly learns of her father's plans to remarry.
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Sat 7 Feb 2009
19:15
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Mrs Gibson | Francesca Annis |
| Squire Hamley | Michael Gambon |
| Mr Gibson | Bill Paterson |
| Molly Gibson | Justine Waddell |
| Lord Cumnor | Ian Carmichael |
| Miss Phoebe | Deborah Findlay |
| Miss Browning | Barbara Flynn |
| Mr Preston | Iain Glen |
| Mrs Hamley | Penelope Wilton |
| Writer | Andrew Davies |
| Director | Nicholas Renton |
Broadcast
- Sat 7 Feb 2009 19:15