The Black Velvet Gown (1991)
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Filmed for British television in 1991, Black Velvet Gown is a two-part adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. The story begins in 1834; Riah Millican (Janet McTeer), left penniless by her husband's death, is evicted from her home along with her children. She takes a job as housekeeper for… More Filmed for British television in 1991, Black Velvet Gown is a two-part adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. The story begins in 1834; Riah Millican (Janet McTeer), left penniless by her husband's death, is evicted from her home along with her children. She takes a job as housekeeper for Percival Miller (Bob Peck), the reclusive master of Gulmington Mansion. Soon Riah is ruling the roost, as it were, and is in a position to hire and fire servants on her own. Part Two involves the arrival of illiterate serving girl Biddy (Geraldine Somerville), and the ensuing consequences. Black Velvet Gown was telecast in the US in 1993 on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Norman Stone
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Jean Anderson
as Madame Gallmington
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Aran Bell
as Stephen Gallmington
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Christopher Benjamin
as Anthony Gallington
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Donald Bisset
as Mr. Morgan
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Janet McTeer
as Riah Millican
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Bob Peck
as Percival Miller
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Geraldine Somerville
as Biddy Millican
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David Hunt
as Laurence Gallmington
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David Oliver
as Younger Davey Millican
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Susan Richardson
as Florrie McNulty
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Louise Lombard
as Lucy Gallmington
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Lizzie McKenzie
as Fanny Briggs
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Val McLane
as Annie Griston
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Jon Croft
as Thomas Froggett
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Caspar Berry
as Older Davey Millican
- Brendan P. Healy
- Jonathan Firth
- Wendy Williams
