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.
The Tide of Life (1996)
Catherine Cookson
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Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
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8.0/10
5 votes
Rating consensus
80/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~80/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Diana Hardcastle
Rona Birch
John Bowler
Sep McGilby
Justin Chadwick
Con Fullwell
James Purefoy
Nick Stuart
Ray Stevenson
Larry Birch
Mary Woodvine
Lizzie Rowan
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The Tide of Life (1996)
Catherine Cookson
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