A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
DirectorSuri Krishnamma
WriterPhilippa Gregory
Episode 1
Apr 19, 1998
1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
Episode 2
Apr 26, 1998
As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
Episode 3
May 3, 1998
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.
Episode 4
May 10, 1998
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
