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A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Seasons
Episode 1
Episode 1
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1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.
Episode 2
Episode 2
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As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.
Episode 3
Episode 3
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The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.
Episode 4Latest episode
Episode 4
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Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
