Drovers' Gold (1997)
Synopsis
This show is about a couple broken and cheated Welsh families that decide in order to live they need to drive their cattle beasts to London for the best price. Unfortunately, there's the evil landholder that wants to kick everyone out of the valley and see the good families starve and go to workhouses. His conniving treachery enables several issues to arise while the fellas and a few more travellers in their party attempt to persevere. Talk about cattle plague and cholera outbreaks, punishment for driving cattle on a Sunday, and other interesting issues are just a fraction of what six episodes will bring you. Adventure, horses, and a young Ray Stevens without a shirt on.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
Episode 1
Proud tenant farmer Ruth Jones, whose husband disappeared on a cattle drove many years ago, faces a battle against a ruthless landlord who is keen to force tenants from their homes. Only the efforts of a reckless band of cowboys led by her older son, Aaron, can save the community.
Episode 2
While on the way to London, Aaron is approached by thieves, but makes new friends as well.
Episode 3
An extortion urges Howard Handl to turn to gambling while Elizabeth tries to gain Aaron’s attention.
Episode 4
Tensions between the men amount as Aaron and Elizabeth unearth shocking family secrets.
Episode 5
Aaron must confront the truth regarding his father, which causes emotions to run high.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Drovers' Gold
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
BBC
