A Dinner of Herbs

A Dinner of Herbs

Ended First aired 24/Nov/2000 United Kingdom English 1 season(s) 6 episode(s)
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After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.
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Season 1 · Miniseries
6 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Nov/2000
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After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.

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After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.

S1E6
Part 6
Air date: 29/Dec/2000 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 50 min
Summary

Kate takes the initiative and decides to introduce Ben to her family. Meanwhile, a jealous Maggie divulges every last detail about Ben's secret, and Hal finds himself struggling to accept the situation.

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Kate takes the initiative and decides to introduce Ben to her family. Meanwhile, a jealous Maggie divulges every last detail about Ben's secret, and Hal finds himself struggling to accept the situation.

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S1E4
Part 4
Air date: 15/Dec/2000 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 50 min
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Mary Ellen gets a taste of the herbalist trade after moving in with Kate. Meanwhile, Roddy's affair with Madeleine gets steamier than he imagines while Hal purchases a farm.

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Mary Ellen gets a taste of the herbalist trade after moving in with Kate. Meanwhile, Roddy's affair with Madeleine gets steamier than he imagines while Hal purchases a farm.

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S1E3
Part 3
Air date: 08/Dec/2000 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 50 min
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Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.

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Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.

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S1E1
Part 1
Air date: 24/Nov/2000 · Time: 21:30 · Runtime: 50 min
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In 1807, Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by his father's friend Kate Makepeace, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.

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In 1807, Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by his father's friend Kate Makepeace, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.

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Jonathan Kerrigan
Jonathan Kerrigan
Roddy Greenbank
Tom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
Hal Roystan
Melanie Clark Pullen
Melanie Clark Pullen
Mary Ellen Lee
Billie Whitelaw
Billie Whitelaw
Kate Makepeace
Jonathan Spencer
Jonathan Spencer
Gabriel Roystan
Bill Fellows
Bill Fellows
Peter Greenbank
Ivan Kaye
Ivan Kaye
Dan Bannaman
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Hilary Whitehall
Rosalie Bannaman
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Steve Ramsden
Bill Lee
Elaine Claxton
Elaine Claxton
Jane Lee
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Daniel Appleby
Young Roddy
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Kieron Hall
Young Hal
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Laura Chalder
Young Mary Ellen
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Janine Cannell
Young Martha
Michael Jayston
Michael Jayston
Justice Craig
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Alan Bird
Abel Hamilton
Michael Glenn Murphy
Michael Glenn Murphy
Pat Feeler
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Ralph Watson
Dr Brunton

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Alan Grint
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Ray Marshall
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Colin Towns
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Catherine Cookson
Catherine Cookson
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Christopher Green
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