A Dinner of Herbs (2000)

6.0 (4 votes)

1 Season

November 24, 2000

English

Drama

Synopsis

After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.

Network

ITV1

Episodes

Part 1

Nov 24, 2000

50 min

In 1807, Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by his father's friend Kate Makepeace, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.

Part 2

Dec 1, 2000

50 min

Roddy falls for and paints the portrait of a beautiful mystery woman, which helps him win a scholarship to art school.

Part 3

Dec 8, 2000

50 min

Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.

Part 4

Dec 15, 2000

50 min

Mary Ellen gets a taste of the herbalist trade after moving in with Kate. Meanwhile, Roddy's affair with Madeleine gets steamier than he imagines while Hal purchases a farm.

Part 5

Dec 22, 2000

50 min

Hal and Mary-Ellen's marriage remains strong after 25 years. Roddy returns from Paris to hold an exhibition of his work in Newcastle.

Part 6

Dec 29, 2000

50 min

Kate takes the initiative and decides to introduce Ben to her family. Meanwhile, a jealous Maggie divulges every last detail about Ben's secret, and Hal finds himself struggling to accept the situation.