A Respectable Trade
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Cast
Warren Clarke
Josiah Cole
Emma Fielding
Frances Scott Cole
Ariyon Bakare
Mehuru
Anna Massey
Sarah Cole
Richard Briers
Sir Charles Fairley
Simon Williams
Lord Scott
Jenny Agutter
Lady Scott
Junior Laniyan
Matthew
Makaela Alexander
Naomi
Anton Rice
Luke
Sainabou Manneh
Ruth
Tanya Moodie
Rachel
Jenny Jules
Elizabeth
Matthew Marsh
Stephen Waring
Dinah Stabb
Mrs Waring
Seasons & Episodes
E1Episode 1
Apr 19, 1998
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
E2Episode 2
Apr 26, 1998
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
E3Episode 3
May 3, 1998
The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.
E4Episode 4
May 10, 1998
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Storyline
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
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