Wives and Daughters

Wives and Daughters

ENDED1 Seasons6 Episodes7.3
NetworkBBC One
First AiredNov 28, 1999
Last AiredDec 19, 1999
GenreDrama
Runtime75 min
Created ByAndrew Davies

The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the local squire brings about an unexpected romance.

Cast

Justine Waddell
Justine Waddell
Molly Gibson
Keeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes
Cynthia Kirkpatrick
Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Squire Hamley
Tom Hollander
Tom Hollander
Osborne Hamley
Anthony Howell
Anthony Howell
Roger Hamley
Bill Paterson
Bill Paterson
Mr Gibson
Francesca Annis
Francesca Annis
Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)
Iain Glen
Iain Glen
Mr Preston
Barbara Flynn
Barbara Flynn
Miss Browning
Deborah Findlay
Deborah Findlay
Miss Phoebe
Emily McKenzie
Emily McKenzie
Maria

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 6 episodes

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The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the local squire brings about an unexpected romance.
Episode 1
E1Episode 1
Nov 28, 199975m
A protective Dr Gibson sends 17-year-old Molly to the Hamley's, where she falls for eldest son Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to remarry, to widow Hyacinth Kirkpatrick, who has a daughter around Molly's age.
Episode 2
E2Episode 2
Dec 5, 199975m
Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline. Before leaving for Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces problems with her stepmother and her views.
Episode 3
E3Episode 3
Dec 12, 199975m
Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also breaks off her engagement to Roger, who is on an expedition in Africa. Osborne's health decreases quite severely. Fearing his father's reproach, he still cannot tell him of his marriage to a French woman or his having a child.
Episode 4
E4Episode 4
Dec 19, 199975m
Roger returns from Africa after Osborne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the proposal of lawyer Mr Henderson, while Roger seems to have his heart set on Molly.
Episode 5
E5Episode 5
TBA
Episode 6
E6Episode 6
TBA

About Wives and Daughters

Wives and Daughters is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Nov 28, 1999 and currently has 1 season and 6 episodes. Wives and Daughters has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 40 votes. The cast includes Justine Waddell, Keeley Hawes, Michael Gambon, Tom Hollander, Anthony Howell. Created by Andrew Davies.

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