Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.
- Created by
- James Hawes
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 10 episodes
The second series focusses on the lives of the Quarry Bank mill workers between 1838 and 1842, a period of turbulent social, political and industrial change.
S2 E1A Good Mechanic
Jul 20, 201447 min
Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.
S2 E2Episode 2
Jul 27, 201448 min
Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.
S2 E3Episode 3
Aug 3, 201447 min
The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.
S2 E4Surprise Visitor
Aug 10, 201447 min
After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.
S2 E5Episode 5
Aug 17, 201448 min
With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?
S2 E6Episode 6
Aug 24, 201449 min
The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.
Starring
Kerrie Hayes
Esther
Matthew McNulty
Daniel Bate
Holly Lucas
Susannah Catterall
Katherine Rose Morley
Lucy
Ciarán Griffiths
Matthew Boon
Sacha Parkinson
Miriam Catterall
Barbara Marten
Hannah Greg
Aidan McArdle
John Doherty
- N
Neil Broome
Mill Worker
- C
Connor Dempsey
Tommy Priestley
- J
Joshua Isherwood
Jack
- S
Shannon-Metcalfe
Mary-Ann
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Mill?
- The Mill is streaming on Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Mill are there?
- The Mill has 2 seasons and 10 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Mill?
- The Mill has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 24, 2014.
- Who stars in The Mill?
- The Mill stars Kerrie Hayes, Matthew McNulty, Holly Lucas, Katherine Rose Morley, Ciarán Griffiths.
