A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
- Created by
- Suri Krishnamma
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Episode 1
Apr 19, 199860 min
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
- 2S1 E2
Episode 2
Apr 26, 199860 min
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
- 3S1 E3
Episode 3
May 3, 199860 min
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.
- 4S1 E4
Episode 4
May 10, 199860 min
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch A Respectable Trade?
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- How many seasons of A Respectable Trade are there?
- A Respectable Trade has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of A Respectable Trade?
- A Respectable Trade has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 10, 1998.
- Who stars in A Respectable Trade?
- A Respectable Trade stars Warren Clarke, Emma Fielding, Ariyon Bakare, Anna Massey, Richard Briers.
