A Respectable Trade

Name: A Respectable Trade
Genre: Drama
Cast: Warren Clarke, Emma Fielding, Ariyon Bakare, Anna Massey, Richard Briers

19981h 0m1 seasons4 episodesDrama

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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Apr 19, 19981h 0m

1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.

Apr 26, 19981h 0m

As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.

May 3, 19981h 0m

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.

May 10, 19981h 0m

Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.

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