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The Tide of Life
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The Tide of Life

1996-01-05 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.0

Drama

Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.

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Creators
Catherine Cookson, David Wheatley
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Gillian KearneyGillian KearneyEmily Kennedy
Ray StevensonRay StevensonLarry Birch
James PurefoyJames PurefoyNick Stuart
Justin ChadwickJustin ChadwickCon Fullwell
Diana HardcastleDiana HardcastleRona Birch
John BowlerJohn BowlerSep McGilby
Mary WoodvineMary WoodvineLizzie Rowan

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