The Tide of Life
1996•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•8.0•Ended
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.
Creator
Catherine Cookson, David Wheatley
Network
ITV1
Origin
GB
Cast
Gillian Kearney
Emily Kennedy
Ray Stevenson
Larry Birch
James Purefoy
Nick Stuart
Justin Chadwick
Con Fullwell
Diana Hardcastle
Rona Birch
John Bowler
Sep McGilby
Mary Woodvine
Lizzie Rowan
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