The Tide of Life

A slow, earnest period drama that follows a young woman through hardship and fragile hope, with a quiet emotional pull.

Created by

Catherine Cookson, David Wheatley

Genres

Drama

Starring

Gillian Kearney, Ray Stevenson, James Purefoy

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, love, survival, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

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