Suri Krishnamma
Director
A Respectable Trade (1998)
Miniseries
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Released April 18, 1998
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: Nine Network Australia, Irish Screen, BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Episode 1
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
April 19, 1998, midnight
S1E2 - Episode 2
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
April 26, 1998, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
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.
May 3, 1998, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
May 10, 1998, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: April 18, 1998
Last Air Date: May 10, 1998, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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