A Respectable Trade

A Respectable Trade

  • 1998
  • 1 Seasons
  • 4 Episodes
  •  6  (1)
  •   Ended

A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.

A Respectable Trade
Seasons
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
May 10, 1998
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
May 03, 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.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
April 26, 1998
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
April 19, 1998
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
Description
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
  • Premiere Date
    April 19, 1998
  • Rating
    6  (1)