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A Respectable Trade - Miniseries

A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.

Top Cast

  • Warren Clarke

    Warren Clarke

    Josiah Cole

  • Emma Fielding

    Emma Fielding

    Frances Scott Cole

  • Ariyon Bakare

    Ariyon Bakare

    Mehuru

  • Anna Massey

    Anna Massey

    Sarah Cole

  • Richard Briers

    Richard Briers

    Sir Charles Fairley

  • Simon Williams

    Simon Williams

    Lord Scott

  • Jenny Agutter

    Jenny Agutter

    Lady Scott

  • Junior Laniyan

    Junior Laniyan

    Matthew

  • Makaela Alexander

    Makaela Alexander

    Naomi

Overview

A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.

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