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The Black Velvet Gown

02 Jun 1991
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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.

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Janet McTeer

Riah Millican

Geraldine Somerville

Biddy Millican

Louise Lombard

Lucy Gallmington

Jonathan Firth

Paul Gallmington

Bob Peck

Percival Miller

Val McLane

Annie Griston

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Jean Anderson

Madame Gallmington

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Aran Bell

Stephen Gallmington

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David Hunt

Laurence Gallmington

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Christopher Benjamin

Anthony Gallington

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