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A Respectable Trade

BBC One
on BBC One London

Third in a four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade. Starring Warren Clarke, Anna Massey, Emma Fielding, Ariyon Bakare
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. See today's choices.
Adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

Contributors

Author/Adapted by:
Philippa Gregory
Producer:
Ruth Baumgarten
Director:
Suri Krishnamma
Josiah Cole:
Warren Clarke
Sarah Cole:
Anna Massey
Frances Cole:
Emma Fielding
Mehuru:
Ariyon Bakare
Sir Charles Fairley:
Richard Briers
Dr Hadley:
Ralph Brown
Elizabeth:
Jenny Jules
MC:
Richard Dixon
Mrs Waring:
Dinah Stabb
Caesar Peters:
Hugh Quarshie
John Bates:
Grahame Fox
Bates's man:
Francis Crampsie
Cook:
Doreen Andrew
Mark:
Clinton Blake
Jack Kedge:
Campbell Morrison
Stephen Waring:
Matthew Marsh
Mr Woolwick:
David Foxxe
Mrs Shore:
Abigail McKern
Mr Shore:
Geoffrey Greenhill
Brown:
Cait Davis
Samuel:
Lloyd Notice
Source: Radio Times

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