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Is Wives and Daughters coming back?

Wives and Daughters (1999–1999) on BBC One

The answer: Concluded December 19, 1999.
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Network / streamer
BBC One
Premiered
November 28, 1999
Ended
December 19, 1999
Runtime
~78 min per episode
1season
4episodes

About Wives and Daughters

Wives and Daughters ended on December 19, 1999, on BBC One. The show was a miniseries that aired in 1999, consisting of four episodes. It concluded its story within its initial season, and there are no plans for further episodes or seasons at this time.

The series was based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell and was a period drama set in the 19th century. It followed the life of Molly Gibson, a young woman navigating family relationships, societal expectations, and personal feelings while dealing with her mother's death and her father's remarriage. The story explored themes of love, social class, and personal growth.

The cast included Justine Waddell as Molly Gibson, Francesca Annis as Hyacinth Gibson, and Bill Paterson as Mr. Gibson. The series also featured Iain Glen as Mr. Preston, Keeley Hawes as Cynthia Kirkpatrick, and Michael Gambon as Squire Hamley. The show had a runtime of approximately 78 minutes per episode.

Wives and Daughters episode schedule

4 aired

Aired · 4

DateEp.Title
December 19, 1999 S1·E4 Episode 4
December 12, 1999 S1·E3 Episode 3
December 5, 1999 S1·E2 Episode 2
November 28, 1999 S1·E1 Episode 1

Wives and Daughters cast