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Wives and Daughters (1999)

7.31h 15mDrama

The life of doctor's daughter Molly Gibson changes gradually after her widowed father chooses to remarry. The union brings into her once-quiet life an ever-proper stepmother and flirtatious stepsister, Cynthia, while a friendship with the local squire brings about an unexpected romance.

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A high-signal pick with 40 votes.

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Director: Jane Tranter

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Justine Waddell as Molly Gibson

Justine Waddell

Molly Gibson

Keeley Hawes as Cynthia Kirkpatrick

Keeley Hawes

Cynthia Kirkpatrick

Michael Gambon as Squire Hamley

Michael Gambon

Squire Hamley

Tom Hollander as Osborne Hamley

Tom Hollander

Osborne Hamley

Anthony Howell as Roger Hamley

Anthony Howell

Roger Hamley

Bill Paterson as Mr Gibson

Bill Paterson

Mr Gibson

Francesca Annis as Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)

Francesca Annis

Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)

Iain Glen as Mr Preston

Iain Glen

Mr Preston

Barbara Flynn as Miss Browning

Barbara Flynn

Miss Browning

Deborah Findlay as Miss Phoebe

Deborah Findlay

Miss Phoebe

Emily McKenzie as Maria

Emily McKenzie

Maria

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