The Black Velvet Gown 33 years old

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
Bob Peck He was 47, 53 years old when he died as Percival Miller
Jonathan Firth He was 25, now 57 years old as Paul Gallmington
Janet McTeer She was 31, now 63 years old as Riah Millican
Geraldine Somerville She was 25, now 57 years old as Biddy Millican
David Hunt He was 54, 80 years old when he died as Laurence Gallmington

The Black Velvet Gown Crew

Name Department
Catherine Cookson as Writer. She was 86 (91) years old when She died Writing
Norman Stone as Director. He was 52 (78) years old when He died Directing
The Black Velvet Gown poster
The Black Velvet Gown (33 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, June 02, 1991