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.
Credits
The Black Velvet Gown Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Bob Peck
He was 47, 53 years old when he died
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as Percival Miller |
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Jonathan Firth
He was 25, now 57 years old
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as Paul Gallmington |
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Janet McTeer
She was 31, now 63 years old
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as Riah Millican |
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Geraldine Somerville
She was 25, now 57 years old
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as Biddy Millican |
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David Hunt
He was 54, 80 years old when he died
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as Laurence Gallmington |
The Black Velvet Gown Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Catherine Cookson as Writer. She was 86 (91) years old when She died
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Writing |
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Norman Stone as Director. He was 52 (78) years old when He died
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Directing |
