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The Governess

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Stilted period drama starring Minnie Driver and Tom Wilkinson. Following her father's murder, single-minded Rosina DaSilva leaves London to work as a governess on a Scottish island. Disguising her Jewish heritage, she soon develops an unlikely bond with the head of the household. Review page 49.
Director Sandra Goldbacher (1997, 15)

Contributors

Unknown:
Minnie Driver
Unknown:
Tom Wilkinson.
Unknown:
Rosina Dasilva
Director:
Sandra Goldbacher
Rosina DaSilva / Mary Blackchurch:
Minnie Driver
Clementina Cavendish:
Florence Hoath
Mr:
Charles Cavendish
Henry Cavendish:
Tom Wilkinson
Jonathan:
Rhys Meyers
Mrs Cavendish:
Harriet Waiter
Lily Milk:
Arlene Cockburn
Source: Radio Times

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