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A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
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Episodes
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- E1 Episode 1Next upApr 19, 1998 · 60 min
Synopsis
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
- E2 Episode 2Apr 26, 1998 · 60 min
Synopsis
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
- E3 Episode 3May 3, 1998 · 60 min
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The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.
- E4 Episode 4May 10, 1998 · 60 min
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Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Cast & crew
Directed by Suri Krishnamma
Warren Clarke
Emma Fielding
Ariyon Bakare
Anna Massey
Richard Briers
Simon Williams
Jenny Agutter
Junior Laniyan
Tanya Moodie
