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Wives and Daughters: Miniseries

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4 episodes · premiered Nov 28, 1999

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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  1. Episode 1: Episode 1 Nov 28, 1999 · 1h 15m A protective Dr Gibson sends 17-year-old Molly to the Hamley's, where she falls for eldest son Osborne, and then trouble erupts. Molly also has to come to terms with her father's plans to…
  2. Episode 2: Episode 2 Dec 5, 1999 · 1h 15m Osborne's banishment from Hamley Hall triggers Mrs Hamley's terminal decline. Before leaving for Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces problems with her stepmother…
  3. Episode 3: Episode 3 Dec 12, 1999 · 1h 15m Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also…
  4. Episode 4: Episode 4 Dec 19, 1999 · 1h 15m Roger returns from Africa after Osborne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the proposal of lawyer Mr Henderson, while Roger…