A Respectable Trade
Director
Suri Krishnamma
Screenplay
Philippa Gregory
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Country
—
Status
Ended
Cast
Warren Clarke
Josiah Cole · 4 eps
Emma Fielding
Frances Scott Cole · 4 eps
Jenny Agutter
Lady Scott · 4 eps
Richard Briers
Sir Charles Fairley · 4 eps
Hugh Quarshie
Caesar Peters · 4 eps
Anna Massey
Sarah Cole · 4 eps
Ariyon Bakare
Mehuru · 4 eps
Matthew Marsh
Stephen Waring · 4 eps
Tanya Moodie
Rachel · 4 eps
Ralph Brown
Dr. Hadley · 4 eps
Grahame Fox
John Bates · 4 eps
Simon Williams
Lord Scott · 4 eps
Jenny Jules
Elizabeth · 4 eps
Stephen Bent
Foreman · 4 eps
Junior Laniyan
Matthew · 4 eps
Russell Mabey
Sailor · 4 eps
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Episode Guide
1
Episode 1
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
2
Episode 2
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
3
Episode 3
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.
4
Episode 4
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
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