Wives and Daughters
S1 · E1IMDB:
7.3
Released
11/28/1999
Duration
1h 15m
Genre
Drama
Country
United Kingdom
Cast
Justine Waddell, Keeley Hawes, Michael Gambon
Overview
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.
Wives and Daughters
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
7.3Released
11/28/1999
Genre
Drama
Cast
Justine Waddell, Keeley Hawes, Michael Gambon
Duration
1h 15m
Country
United Kingdom
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableEpisode 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.
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.
EP 2AvailableEpisode 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.
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.
EP 3AvailableEpisode 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.
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.
EP 4AvailableEpisode 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.
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.
EP 5AvailableEpisode 5
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Episode 5
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EP 6AvailableEpisode 6
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Episode 6
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Cast
Molly Gibson
Justine Waddell
Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Keeley Hawes
Squire Hamley
Michael Gambon
Osborne Hamley
Tom Hollander
Roger Hamley
Anthony Howell
Mr Gibson
Bill Paterson
Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)
Francesca Annis
Mr Preston
Iain Glen
Miss Browning
Barbara Flynn
Miss Phoebe
Deborah Findlay
Maria
