The Tide of Life

Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.

★ 8/10 · 5 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

• Gillian KearneyEmily Kennedy
• Ray StevensonLarry Birch
• James PurefoyNick Stuart
• Justin ChadwickCon Fullwell
• Diana HardcastleRona Birch
• John BowlerSep McGilby
• Mary WoodvineLizzie Rowan

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