The Mill (2013)
Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.
- Debbie Oates
- Alice Nutter
- Ian Kershaw
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Episode 1 - A Good Mechanic
Release Date: 2014-07-20Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2014-07-27Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2014-08-03The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.
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Episode 4 - Surprise Visitor
Release Date: 2014-08-10After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2014-08-17With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2014-08-24The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.