Wives and Daughters

Director: Nicholas Renton
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Justine Waddell, Rosamund Pike, Keeley Hawes, Iain Glen, Barbara Flynn

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.

Drama

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.