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Wives and Daughters

Wives and Daughters
★ 7.3/10•1999•1h 15m•U•Drama
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The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the local squire brings about an unexpected romance.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 28, 1999

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E175m

Episode 1

A protective Dr Gibson sends 17-year-old Molly to the Hamley's, where she falls for eldest son Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry, to widow Hyacinth Kirkpatrick, who has a daughter around Molly's age.

Nov 28, 1999

Episode 2 - Episode 2E275m

Episode 2

Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline. Before leaving for Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces problems with her stepmother and her views.

Dec 5, 1999

Episode 3 - Episode 3E375m

Episode 3

Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also breaks off her engagement to Roger, who is on an expedition in Africa. Osborne's health decreases quite severely. Fearing his father's reproach, he still cannot tell him of his marriage to a French woman or his having a child.

Dec 12, 1999

Episode 4 - Episode 4E475m

Episode 4

Roger returns from Africa after Osborne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the proposal of lawyer Mr Henderson, while Roger seems to have his heart set on Molly.

Dec 19, 1999

Actors

Justine Waddell

Justine Waddell

Molly Gibson

Keeley Hawes

Keeley Hawes

Cynthia Kirkpatrick

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Squire Hamley

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Osborne Hamley

Anthony Howell

Anthony Howell

Roger Hamley

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Mr Gibson

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)

Iain Glen

Iain Glen

Mr Preston

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Miss Browning

Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

Miss Phoebe

Emily McKenzie

Emily McKenzie

Maria

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