Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Calf Love | 19830821 | 20241230 (BBC7) 20241231 (BBC7) | 'Mr Gibson was a widower and likely to remain so; his domestic affections were centred on Molly, but even to her he did not give way to much expression of his feelings. He had rather a contempt for demonstrative people, arising from his medical insight into the consequences to health of uncontrolled feeling. Molly, however, had her own intuitions to guide her and grew to understand her father well and the two had the most delightful intercourse together - half banter, half seriousness, but altogether confidential friendship.' Molly is faced with spending time away from her Papa. Final novel written by 'Cranford' author, Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1866. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Kathryn Hurlbutt. Dramatised in nine parts by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Clare - Angela Pleasence Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Mrs Hamley - Lillias Walker Lady Cuxhaven - Anna Fox Mr Coxe - Alex Jennings Bethia ....Pauline Siddle Maid - Carole Boyd Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman. Director: Jane Morgan The last novel from the author of 'Cranford' finds Molly faced with spending time away from Papa. Starring Tom Wilkinson. |
| 02 | A Crisis | 19830828 | 20241231 (BBC7) 20250101 (BBC7) | 'All I know is, that it's a very dangerous thing to shut two young men of one and three and twenty up in a country house like this with a girl of seventeen...' The prospect of a stepmother looms large on Molly's horizon. Final novel written by 'Cranford' author, Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1866. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Kathryn Hurlbutt. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Clare - Angela Pleasence Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Mrs Hamley - Lillias Walker Roger Hamley - Michael Troughton Lady Cumnor - Pauline Letts Lord Cumnor - Kerry Francis Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Lady Cuxhaven - Anna Fox Lord Hollingford - Geoffrey Collins Mary - Pauline Siddle Robinson - Nigel Graham Bulter - David Peart Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman Director Jane Morgan 17 year old Molly Gibson acquires a new step mother and step sister. The prospect of a stepmother looms large on Molly's horizon. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Kathryn Hurlbutt. |
| 03 | The New Mama | 19830904 | 20250101 (BBC7) 20250102 (BBC7) | 'Molly was positively unhappy, and her father did not appear to see it; he was absorbed with his new plans and his new wife that was to be.' Molly must try to come to terms with her father's betrothed. He feels truly sorry for her, but opts not show it... Final novel written by 'Cranford' author, Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1866. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Kathryn Hurlbutt. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Mrs Hamley - Lillias Walker Osborne Hamley - Adam Bareham Roger Hamley - Michael Troughton Lord Cumnor - Kerry Francis Lady Cumnor - Pauline Letts Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Mr Preston - Brett Usher Miss Browning - Diana Bishop Miss Phoebe - Hilda Schroder Maid - Carole Boyd Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music by Rachel Portman. Director: Jane Morgan 17 year old Molly Gibson has to come to terms with her father's bethrothed. Molly Gibson must try to come to terms with her father's betrothed. Stars Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. |
| 04 | Mr Osborne Hamley's Secret | 19830911 | 20250102 (BBC7) 20250103 (BBC7) | Molly, we are all wrong at home! Osborne has lost the fellowship at Trinity he went back for. Then he has gone and failed miserably in his degree, after all that he said and that his mother said. I can't understand it. I never expected anything from Roger; but Osborne! And then it has thrown Madam into one of her bad fits of illness; and she seems to have a fancy for you, child! Molly overhears some shocking information regarding the Squire's son. Final novel written by 'Cranford' author, Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1866. Starring Tom Wilkinson, Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne Louise Lambert Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Mrs Hamley - Lillias Walker Osborne Hamley - Adam Bareham Roger Hamley ....Michael Troughton Miss Browning - Diana Bishop Mr Preston - Brett Usher Girl - Moir Leslie Gardener - Peter Tuddenham Robinson - Nigel Graham Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman Director: Jane Morgan Molly Gibson overhears some shocking information. Molly overhears some shocking information regarding the Squire's son. From the author of 'Cranford'. Starring Kathryn Hurlbutt. |
| 05 | The Charity Ball | 19830918 | 20250103 (BBC7) 20250104 (BBC7) | 'What In the world can I do to secure an income?' thought Osborne, 'Poor Almée must have money. Yet what would my father say if he knew I'd married a Frenchwoman? In his present mood he'd disinherit me; and he'd speak about her in a way I couldn't stand. A Roman Catholic too! Well, I don't repent it. I'd do it again.' Molly is concerned when Cynthia is pursued by Mr Preston. Final novel written by 'Cranford' author, Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1866. Starring Tom Wilkinson, Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson . - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne Louise Lambert Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Osborne Hamley - Adam Bareham Roger Hamley - Michael Troughton Mr Preston - Brett Usher Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Lord Hollingfold - Geoffrey Collins Miss Browning - Diana Bishop Miss Phoebe - Hilda Schroder Mrs Goodenough - Margot Boyd Miss Hornblower - Monica Grey Miss Piper - Carole Boyd Mr Roscoe - James Kerry Old Silas - Michael Bilton Robinson - Nigel Graham Maria - Eileen Tully Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman Director: Jane Morgan Molly is concerned when Cynthia is pursued... At the Easter dance, Molly is concerned when Cynthia is pursued by Mr Preston. Stars Kathryn Hurlbutt and Anne-Louise Lambert. |
| 06 | The Mother's Manoeuvre | 19830925 | 20250106 (BBC7) 20250107 (BBC7) | To Roger she was the one - alone, peerless and her personal loveliness was only one of the charms that made him tremble into passion. Cynthia was not capable of returning such feelings; she had had too little true love in her life, but she appreciated this honest ardour, this loyal worship that was new to her experience. Osborne's complicated past leads to difficulties and Cynthia receives a proposal. Final novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. Starring Tom Wilkinson, Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson . - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne Louise Lambert Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Osborne Hamley - Adam Bareham Roger Hamley - Michael Troughton Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman. Director: Jane Morgan Osborne Hamley's complicated past sparks difficulties. Osborne's complicated past leads to difficulties and Cynthia receives a proposal. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Kathryn Hurlbutt. |
| 07 | The Storm Bursts | 19831002 | 20250107 (BBC7) 20250108 (BBC7) | 'Hyacinth,' said Mr Gibson, sterner than ever, 'Did you or did you not alter your behaviour to Roger in consequence of what you overheard of my professional conversation with Dr Nicholls? Have you not favoured his suit to Cynthia since then, on the understanding that he stood a good chance of inheriting Hamley?' Cynthia reveals all about her relationship with Mr Preston. Final novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. Starring Tom Wilkinson, Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne-Louise Lambert Mr Preston - Brett Usher Mr Coxe - Alex Jennings Miss Browning - Diana Bishop Miss Phoebe - Hilda Schroder Mr Sheepshanks - Peter Tuddenham Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman Director: Jane Morgan Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 1865 novel about 17 year old Molly Gibson. Cynthia reveals all about her relationship with Mr Preston. Starring Kathryn Hurlbutt and Anne-Louise Lambert. |
| 08 | Scandal And Its Victims | 19831009 | 20250108 (BBC7) 20250109 (BBC7) | 'You don't know him,' said Cynthia, shaking her head. 'If Mr Preston ever guessed that Roger and I were engaged, he would manage to be revenged on both him and me, by giving us as much pain as he could with those unlucky letters. They are like a mine under my feet, which may blow up any day; and down will come father and mother and all.' Lady Harriet tries to redeem Molly's reputation and Cynthia has to face up to her past. Final novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell. Starring Kathryn Hurlbutt, Tom Wilkinson and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne-Louise Lambert Mr Preston - Brett Usher Osborne Hamley - Adam Bareham Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Lady Cumnor - Pauline Letts Lord Cumnor ... Kerry Francis Miss Browning - Diana Bishop Miss Phoebe - Hilda Schroder Mrs Goodenough - Margot Boyd Mrs Dawes ....Maggie McCarthy Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley With James Bryce, Monica Grey, Madi Hedd and Eileen Tully Music composed by Rachel Portman. Director: Jane Morgan Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 1865 novel about 17 year old Molly Gibson. Lady Harriet tries to redeem Molly's reputation and Cynthia has to face up to her past. With Tom Wilkinson and Angela Pleasence. With: Lady Harriet attempts to redeem Molly's reputation... Lady Harriet tries to redeem Molly's reputation and Cynthia has to face up to her past. Stars Tom Wilkinson and Angela Pleasence. |
| 09 | Reviving Hopes And Brightening Prospects | 19831016 | 20250109 (BBC7) 20250110 (BBC7) | 'Dead! Osborne! Poor fellow! ' said Mrs Gibson, ' I knew it would be so though - I was sure of It. But Mr Gibson can do nothing if he's dead. (Poor young man!) I wonder where Roger is now? He ought to come home.' What will become of Osborne's wife and child? And is a marriage proposal on the way...? Conclusion of Elizabeth Gaskell's final novel. Starring Tom Wilkinson, Kathryn Hurlbutt and Angela Pleasence. Dramatised by Barry Campbell. Molly - Kathryn Hurlbutt Clare - Angela Pleasence Mr Gibson - Tom Wilkinson Cynthia - Anne-Louise Lambert Squire Hamley - Robert Lang Roger Hamley - Michael Troughton Lady Harriet - Marian Diamond Lady Cumnor - Pauline Letts Lord Hollingfold - Geoffrey Collins Aimee/Maria - Eileen Tully Robinson - Nigel Graham Mrs Gaskell - Thelma Whiteley Music composed by Rachel Portman Director: Jane Morgan Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 1865 novel about 17 year old Molly Gibson. What will become of Osborne's wife and child? And is a marriage proposal on its way to Cynthia? Starring Kathryn Hurlbutt. What is the future for Osborne's wife and child? |