The Dwelling Place
Set in the 1830s, the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for her younger brothers and sisters with the help of Matthew, a local carpenter, but her life becomes complicated when the aristocratic Fischel family take an unwelcome interest.
Cast
Tracy Whitwell
Cassie Brodie
Lucy Cohu
Isabelle Fischel
Ray Stevenson
Matthew Turnbull
Philip Voss
Cunningham
James Fox
Lord Fischel
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Rose Turnbull
Mark Gatiss
Bowmer
Jack Thompson
Richard
Seasons
E1Episode 1
May 8, 1994
To stay together, Cissie moves her siblings into a cave. Local carpenter Matthew is torn between Cissie and Rose. Cissie has a run in with Clive and Isabelle, the adult children of a wealthy land owner.
E2Episode 2
May 15, 1994
With the help of Matthew, the cave is enclosed. Lord Fischel shows an interest in his grandson. Bella gets into trouble and Cissie must go to Lord Fischel for help.
E3Episode 3
May 22, 1994
Despite being well off, Matthew is unhappy in his marriage. Clive returns from overseas and strives to make amends for his actions. The on going dispute over Richard leads to tragic consequences.
Storyline
Set in the 1830s, the story of 16-year-old Cissie Brodie after the death of parents and the repossession of the family home. She finds a barren place to live and care for her younger brothers and sisters with the help of Matthew, a local carpenter, but her life becomes complicated when the aristocratic Fischel family take an unwelcome interest.
