Elizabeth Gaskell 's frank portrayal of Manchester life in the 1840s created shock waves when it was published and established her reputation. The novel is dramatised in 20 parts by Lavinia Murray.
6: Jem clumsily offers Mary his love, but she is secretly seeing someone else.
Director Claire Grove. Producers Claire Grove and Tracey Neale Repeated from 10.45am
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