The Black Velvet Gown
In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.
Cast
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Bob Peck
Played Percival Miller
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Janet McTeer
Played Riah Millican
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Geraldine Somerville
Played Biddy Millican
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Jonathan Firth
Played Paul Gallmington
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David Hunt
Played Laurence Gallmington
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Brendan P. Healy
Played Tol Briston
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Jean Anderson
Played Madame Gallmington
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Christopher Benjamin
Played Anthony Gallington
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Wendy Williams
Played Grace Gallmington
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Aran Bell
Played Stephen Gallmington
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Louise Lombard
Played Lucy Gallmington
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Madeleine Moffat
Played Jessie Hobson
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Val McLane
Played Annie Griston
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James Garbutt
Played Doctor Pritchard
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Donald Bisset
Played Mr. Morgan
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Lizzie McKenzie
Played Fanny Briggs
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Margo Stanley
Played Mrs. Fulton
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Caspar Berry
Played Older Davey Millican
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David Oliver
Played Younger Davey Millic…
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Hywel Berry
Played Older Johnny Millica…
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Bradley Malcolm
Played Younger Johnny Milli…
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Kelly Anne Greenhalg…
Played Younger Biddy Millic…
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Joe Ging
Played Parson Weeks
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Judith Parker
Played Jean Bitton
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Jean Southern
Played Mrs. Fitzsimmons
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Jon Croft
Played Thomas Froggett
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Harry Herring
Played Yarrow
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Alan Hockey
Played Lodgekeeper
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Suzanne Richardson
Played Florrie McNulty
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Jennifer Thorne
Played Madame Arnaud
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Ian Cullen
Played Beckett
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