A Respectable Trade
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A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Seasons & Episodes
EP1 Episode 1Apr 19, 1998
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
EP2 Episode 2Apr 26, 1998
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
EP3 Episode 3May 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.
EP4 Episode 4May 10, 1998
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
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Details Of TV
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Release | 1998-04-19 |
| Producer | Irish Screen |