Inheritance was a 1967 Granada produced ITV drama based on a 1932 novel by Phyllis Bentley. The ten-part period drama revolved around the fortunes of the Oldroyds, a Yorkshire mill owning family from 1812 to 1965. The early part of the series featured the Luddite riots involving the burning of mills and the subsequent execution of those responsible. The series turned the expression "There's trouble at t'mill" into a catchphrase. The series featured Michael Goodliffe, John Thaw and James Bolam in leading roles over the generations. Each new generation saw Goodliffe and Thaw playing father and eldest son with Bolam usually playing the part of the younger son. The series also included later books by Phyllis Bentley including The Rise of Henry Morcar and A Man of His Time.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 10 episodes
Starring
John Thaw
Will Oldroyd
James Bolam
David Oldroyd
David Burke
Henry Morcer
Michael Goodliffe
Mr. Oldroyd
John Welsh
Joth Bamforth
Bernard Gallagher
Nathan
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Madeleine Christie
Charlotte Oldroyd
Royston Tickner
Matthew Mellor
Warren Clarke
George Mellor
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Christina Harington
Meg Wynn Owen
Jenny Harington
Barry Jackson
Warden
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Inheritance?
- Inheritance is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Inheritance are there?
- Inheritance has 1 season and 10 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Inheritance?
- Inheritance has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 1, 1967.
- Who stars in Inheritance?
- Inheritance stars John Thaw, James Bolam, David Burke, Michael Goodliffe, John Welsh.
