A Respectable Trade (1998)
6.0 (1 votes)
1 Season
April 19, 1998
English
Drama
Synopsis
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
E1
Episode 1
Apr 19, 1998
60 min
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
E2
Episode 2
Apr 26, 1998
60 min
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
E3
Episode 3
May 3, 1998
60 min
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 4
May 10, 1998
60 min
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Cast
Details
Original Title
A Respectable Trade
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Nine Network Australia, Irish Screen, BBC
