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A Respectable Trade
Overview
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Key Crew
Writer: Philippa Gregory
Director: Suri Krishnamma
Top Cast
Warren Clarke
Josiah Cole
Emma Fielding
Frances Scott Cole
Ariyon Bakare
Mehuru
Anna Massey
Sarah Cole
Richard Briers
Sir Charles Fairley
Simon Williams
Lord Scott
Jenny Agutter
Lady Scott
Junior Laniyan
Matthew
Seasons
Season 1 (1998)
No overview available.
4 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Episode 1
1998-04-191788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: Episode 2
1998-04-26As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: Episode 3
1998-05-03The 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.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 4: Episode 4
1998-05-10Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Runtime: 60 min
