A Respectable Trade
Series Overview
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
1998 – 1998
Premiered: Sun, Apr 19, 1998
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Warren Clarke
Josiah Cole
Emma Fielding
Frances Scott Cole
Ariyon Bakare
Mehuru
Anna Massey
Sarah Cole
Richard Briers
Sir Charles Fairley
Simon Williams
Lord Scott
Jenny Agutter
Lady Scott
Junior Laniyan
Matthew
Makaela Alexander
Naomi
Anton Rice
Luke
Sainabou Manneh
Ruth
Tanya Moodie
Rachel
Jenny Jules
Elizabeth
Matthew Marsh
Stephen Waring
Dinah Stabb
Mrs Waring
Ralph Brown
Dr. Hadley
Hugh Quarshie
Caesar Peters
Grahame Fox
John Bates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Suri Krishnamma
Philippa Gregory
Julian Nott
Simon Maggs
Department Leadership Roster
Philippa Gregory
Writer
Suri Krishnamma
Director
Simon Maggs
Director of Photography
Frances Tempest
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Respectable Trade
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What is A Respectable Trade about?
A four-part drama, set against the background of the English slave trade and adapted by Philippa Gregory from her novel.
How many seasons does A Respectable Trade have?
A Respectable Trade comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Respectable Trade?
Key cast members in A Respectable Trade include Warren Clarke, Emma Fielding, Ariyon Bakare, Anna Massey, Richard Briers.
Who created or directed A Respectable Trade?
A Respectable Trade was developed and directed by Suri Krishnamma.