Wives and Daughters

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Originally release as a television mini-series in Great Britain.
"E1551"--Container.
Francesca Annis, Ian Carmichael, Deborah Findlay, Barbara Flynn, Michael Gambon, Iain Glen, Keeley Hawes, Tom Hollander, Anthony Howell, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Bill Paterson, Justine Waddell, Penelope Wilton.
Sweet Molly Gibson was living life pleasantly when her widowed father decides that, for the good of his daughter, he must remarry. In comes Claire and Molly's life is turned upside down by the usually well meaning but off-the-mark Claire, who insists on things being done the proper way. Added to the stew is Claire's beautiful, educated daughter Cynthia, and the Hamleys, a well-to-do family headed by a squire who is not happy about the romantic interests of his sons.
DVD.

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Great mini series submitted by jensanch on March 12, 2011, 8:39pm I have never actually heard of this story but am obsessed with BBC mini-series at the moment and really enjoyed Wives & Daughters. The storyline is interesting, captivating, and funny and the acting is excellent. I really believed in this story and could not get enough of it. I would definitely recommend this mini-series for anyone interested in this genre (meaning, Jane Austen-type genre).

Loved it! submitted by smgop on July 17, 2013, 8:15pm I have never been disappointed with BBC adaptations of Gaskell's books - this one is wonderful. Love the rich, intricate family relationships and the example of true self-sacrificial love.

Molly Gibson Please... submitted by Kikumatsu97 on June 24, 2015, 6:15pm I Love this series! It's so enlivened with the frustrating spirit of unrequited love and is totally engaging! The wardrobe is impeccable! I must say, even though it's not entirely meant to be so significant Michael Gambon's Squire Hamley is one of his best roles and makes a great impression of what an elderly male role for someone in his not oft written about role as a squire. I think the emotion and believable plot of this story is one of the reasons I love it. I am forever girl crushing Justine Waddell for her dainty British innocence portrayed in this story. Watch this if you love the BBC series in all their glory!