Wives and Daughters
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.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 1999-11-28
A protective Dr Gibson sends Molly away from a pupil who has confessed his love for her. At the Hamley's - Molly's new residence - she falls for the eldest son, Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 1999-12-05
Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 1999-12-12
Horrified that his secret is out, Osborne swears Molly to secrecy. While Roger urges Osborne to tell their father the truth. After the Easter Charity Ball, Cynthia falls into a decline.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 1999-12-19
Molly's affections for Roger deepen and she probes him about his feelings for Cynthia.
5. Episode 5
Air Date:
Cynthia and Preston have a bitter row and Molly promises to help her escape from him.
6. Episode 6
Air Date:
Gibson house is in shock following Osborne's death. Can Molly still win Roger's heart?
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
1999-11-28
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Justine Waddell
Molly Gibson
Keeley Hawes
Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Michael Gambon
Squire Hamley
Tom Hollander
Osborne Hamley
Anthony Howell
Roger Hamley
Bill Paterson
Mr Gibson
Francesca Annis
Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)
Iain Glen
Mr Preston
Barbara Flynn
Miss Browning
Deborah Findlay
Miss Phoebe
Emily McKenzie
Maria
Production Companies
GBH
Dune Films
BBC