Catherine Cookson's A Dinner of Herbs

Season 1 - Catherine Cookson's A Dinner of Herbs

• Season 1 Episode 6: EPISODE: 6 Hal gives Kate permission to marry Ben, blissfully ignorant of the young man's true lineage, but a reckless remark from troublemaker Maggie threatens to rip the family apart, tearing asunder all they hold dear. Final instalment of the Catherine Cookson period drama, starring David Threlfall, Debra Stephenson and Jane Arden
• Season 1 Episode 5: EPISODE: 5 It's 1888 and Hal still harbours a deep hatred for the Bannamans. Meanwhile, a handsome American visitor causes a stir, and Kate happily embarks on a new romance : until Maggie gets wind of the liaison. Penultimate episode of the drama, starring David Threlfall, Debra Stephenson and Jane Arden
• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4 Mary Ellen moves into Kate's cottage and proves to be a great asset to the business. In London, Roddy is too caught up with his own life to worry about the situation at home, continuing his affair with Madeleine as Kate's health deteriorates and Mary Ellen goes into labour. Part four of the Catherine Cookson drama, starring Billie Whitelaw and Jonathan Kerrigan
• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3 Roddy starts at art college in Newcastle, where he attracts the attention of his wealthy patron's beautiful wife and soon looks destined for a bright future in London : a prospect which fills Mary Ellen with dismay. Meanwhile, unexpected news gives a vengeful Hal the chance to settle some old scores. Part three of the Catherine Cookson drama, starring Billie Whitelaw and Jonathan Kerrigan
• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2 Now on the verge of adulthood, Roddy experiences the first pangs of true love, causing tension in his friendships with Mary Ellen and Hal. He also wins a scholarship to art college with help from mill boss Mr Mulcaster, but evil Dan Bannaman tries to ensure he never makes it further than the front gate, and with sidekick Feeler, plans to put him in the frame for attempted murder. Catherine Cookson drama, starring Jonathan Kerrigan and Billie Whitelaw
• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1 Catherine Cookson drama, starring Billie Whitelaw as a herbalist who takes an 11-year-old orphan under her wing after his father is murdered. The youngster soon makes friends with a local girl and a fellow orphan he helps save from attackers, and the future looks rosy : but heartbreak is waiting just around the corner. With Tim Healy, Jonathan Kerrigan and Michael Jayston