About this season
In Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the formidable Matron Bottomley. Aided by friends and thwarted by enemies, Hetty battles to win her freedom and finally find her real mother. Based on the book by Jacqueline Wilson.
Episodes (10)
1. The New Arrival
Aired 7 May 2018 • 28 min
Hetty discovers an explosive secret, while Gideon fears he caused Edwin's life-threatening accident. Fierce Lady Grenford arrives to help Rosamund with the birth of her new baby.
2. Trouble
Aired 14 May 2018 • 29 min
Hetty is forced to cover when Rosamund goes missing on the day of the christening, while Gideon and Jack find themselves in muddy trouble. Mrs Brody takes control of the house.
3. Family
Aired 21 May 2018 • 28 min
A new arrival at the Hall threatens Agnes and Sheila's jobs while Gideon falls out with Emily. Sheila struggles looking after Constance and Jack helps Edwin overcome his fears.
4. Prisons
Aired 28 May 2018 • 29 min
Hetty steels herself to face her old enemy, while Lady Grenford introduces the family to her handsome young grandson, Robert. Emily is excited when a suffragist visits the house.
5. For Shame
Aired 4 June 2018 • 29 min
Agnes's job is put at risk when her family secret is revealed, while Emily argues with her father about her future. Jack thinks Gideon has betrayed him.
6. Wolves
Aired 11 June 2018 • 29 min
Hetty and Gideon are shocked when a figure from their past turns up unexpectedly, while Lizzie is terrified by the story of a savage wolf boy on the grounds. A mysterious new tutor arrives for the children.
7. Pride
Aired 18 June 2018 • 28 min
An accident in the kitchen forces Sheila to choose between loyalty to the cook or her own ambition, while Jack is stunned to discover the identity of a thief. Hetty reveals she doesn't trust Mrs Brody - but is this a mistake?
8. Fate
Aired 25 June 2018 • 29 min
It's the day of the fair and Gideon makes a surprising discovery about Jack, while Hetty realises Mrs Brody is out to get her. Sheila and Constance battle to become the Festival Queen.
9. Truth
Aired 2 July 2018 • 29 min
Hetty and Gideon search for proof of Jack’s innocence, while Emily discovers Mr Buscombe has a secret – but is he telling the whole truth? Lady Grenford has a startling plan for Emily and Robert.
10. The Birthday Party
Aired 9 July 2018 • 29 min
There’s an explosive finale at Emily’s 16th birthday party when Hetty fights to reunite Rosamund with her long-lost son, while Lady Grenford will stop at nothing to force Emily and Robert’s engagement.