About this season
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Episodes (4)
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E1
1. Episode 1
Aired 19 April 1998 • 60 min
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
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E2
2. Episode 2
Aired 26 April 1998 • 60 min
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
3
E3
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 May 1998 • 60 min
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.
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E4
4. Episode 4
Aired 10 May 1998 • 60 min
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.