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The Tide of Life (1996)

First aired January 5, 19961h/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
7.5

4 votes

Drama

Overview

Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.

Created By

Catherine Cookson, David Wheatley

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Top Billed Cast

Diana Hardcastle

Diana Hardcastle

Rona Birch

John Bowler

John Bowler

Sep McGilby

Justin Chadwick

Justin Chadwick

Con Fullwell

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

Nick Stuart

Ray Stevenson

Ray Stevenson

Larry Birch

Mary Woodvine

Mary Woodvine

Lizzie Rowan

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

January 19, 1996

Networks

ITV1

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