Seasons
The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.
With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?
After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.
The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.
Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.
The Mill | Sundays, 8pm | Channel 4
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Description
Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.
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Genres
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CastKerrie HayesMatthew McNultyHolly LucasṢọpẹ́ DìrísùKatherine Rose MorleyCiarán GriffithsMark FrostSacha ParkinsonLaura MainBarbara MartenAidan McArdleNeil BroomeConnor DempseyAndrew-Lee PottsMorgan WatkinsJoshua IsherwoodJustin SalingerShannon-MetcalfeRichard BanksHugh SimonDanny Hynes
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Channel
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Premiere DateJuly 28, 2013
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Rating7.3 (7)
