The Black Velvet Gown
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In the 1830s in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, becomes the housekeeper for Percival Miller, a reclusive former teacher. Miller gives Riah a black velvet gown and provides an education for her children. However, when Riah uncovers the reason behind Miller's generosity, she resolves to leave his home. Despite this, Miller exerts a lasting influence over her, even beyond his death, when he bequeaths his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up as a laundress in a large household, where her education sets her apart and makes her an outsider, but also draws the attention of one of the house's sons. With the legacies left by Miller, Biddy may still find a path to happiness.
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Edited by John MacdonnellShot by Ken WestburyScored by Carl DavisDesigned by Ash Wilkinson
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19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Bob Peck
as Percival Miller
Janet Mcteer
as Riah Millican
Geraldine Somerville
as Biddy Millican
Brendan P Healy
as Tol Briston
Jean Anderson
as Madame Gullmington
Christopher Benjamin
as Anthony Gullmington
Wendy Williams
as Grace Gullmington
David Hunt
as Laurence Gullmington
Aran Bell
as Stephen Gullmington
Jonathan Firth
as Paul Gullmington
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