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The Dwelling Place

The Dwelling Place

★ 7.0/10•1994•M•Drama
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Set in the 1830s, the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for her younger brothers and sisters with the help of Matthew, a local carpenter, but her life becomes complicated when the aristocratic Fischel family take an unwelcome interest.

Gordon Hann · Screenplay

Gavin Millar · Director

Catherine Cookson · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 8, 1994

Episodes

E1

Episode 1

To stay together, Cissie moves her siblings into a cave. Local carpenter Matthew is torn between Cissie and Rose. Cissie has a run in with Clive and Isabelle, the adult children of a wealthy land owner.

May 8, 1994

E2

Episode 2

With the help of Matthew, the cave is enclosed. Lord Fischel shows an interest in his grandson. Bella gets into trouble and Cissie must go to Lord Fischel for help.

May 15, 1994

E3

Episode 3

Despite being well off, Matthew is unhappy in his marriage. Clive returns from overseas and strives to make amends for his actions. The on going dispute over Richard leads to tragic consequences.

May 22, 1994

Actors

Tracy Whitwell

Cassie Brodie

Lucy Cohu

Lucy Cohu

Isabelle Fischel

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

Matthew Turnbull

Philip Voss

Philip Voss

Cunningham

James Fox

James Fox

Lord Fischel

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Rose Turnbull

Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss

Bowmer

Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson

Richard

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