A Respectable Trade

1998 - 1998

Episode 1

19th April 1998

Episode 1

1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.

Episode 2

26th April 1998

Episode 2

As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.

Episode 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.

Episode 4

Episode 4

Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.

Top Cast

Warren Clarke•Emma Fielding•Ariyon Bakare

Director

Suri Krishnamma

Writer

Philippa Gregory

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

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Philippa Gregory

Writer

Julian Nott

Music

Simon Maggs

Director of Photography

Frances Tempest

Costume Design

Suri Krishnamma

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