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1999

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Wives and Daughters

by BBC /Dune Films

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Synopsis

After years as a widower, village doctor Mr. Gibson has decided to remarry – something for which his naïve daughter, Molly, is wholly unprepared.

Soon Molly’s world is overturned by the arrival of an unwanted stepmother and a bewitching and beautiful stepsister, Cynthia. In spite of their differences, the two girls quickly form a close relationship. But the strength of their friendship is soon tested when the girls become rivals in love and matters are further complicated when a dangerous secret emerges from Cynthia’s past with serious consequences for them both.

Reviews

The quality of the BBC classic series could not be better illustrated than here.

Eye or Film, Angus Woolfe Murray

Awards

2000 – 4 BAFTA Awards including:
Best Actor (Michael Gambon)

3 BAFTA Nominations including:
Best Drama Serial

2000 – 2 Broadcasting Press Guild Awards including:
Best Drama Series/Serial

Credits

Justine Waddell: Molly Gibson
Bill Paterson: Mr. Gibson
Francesca Annis: Hyacinth Gibson
Keeley Hawes: Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Tom Hollander: Osborne Hamley
Anthony Howell: Roger Hamley
Michael Gambon: Squire Hamley
Penelope Wilton: Mrs. Hamley
Iain Glen: Mr. Preston
Barbara Flynn: Miss Browning
Deborah Findlay: Miss Phoebe
Barbara Leigh-Hunt: Lady Cumnor
Ian Carmichael: Lord Cumnor
Rosamund Pike: Lady Harriet Cumnor
Anna Maguire: Young Molly
Elizabeth Spriggs: Mrs. Goodenough
Richard Coyle: Mr. Coxe
Doreen Andrew: Betty
Peter Copley: Robinson
Shaughan Seymour: Lord Hollingford
Michael Bryant: Dr. Nichols
Tonia Chauvet: Aimée
Director: Nicholas Renton
Writer (adaptation): Andrew Davies
Writer (novel): Elizabeth Gaskell
Producers include:: Sue Birtwistle
Jane Tranter
Cinematography: Fred Tammes
Composer: John Keane

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It’s an understated, meticulously structured achievement that showcases a handful of note-perfect performances.