In 19th century England, wealthy young Annabella Lagrange lives a comfortable and secluded life on her family's country estate, where her parents own a glass works. As a child, she develops a special friendship with the charming stable boy Manuel Mendoza. When she turns 18, she marries her cousin Stephen and sees what the world is really like.

Cast & crew

Catherine Cookson

Creator

Sarah Hellings

Director

Emily Mortimer

Annabella Lagrange

Christine Kavanagh

Rosina Lagrange

Brendan Coyle

Manuel Mendoza

Jean Heywood

Amy

J

Jan Graveson

Betty Watford

Denise Welch

Jessie

Avril Elgar

Alice Piecliff

Crispin Redman

George Boston

Sarah Preston

Agnes Fairbairn

R

Ralph Watson

Mr Fairbairn

C

Catherine Terris

Mrs Fairbairn

F

Ford Prefect

Michael Fairbairn

D

Darren Newton

Willy Fairbairn

Nigel Havers

Edmund Lagrange

Sylvia Syms

Lady Constance

H

Harrison Philips

Big Fellow

J

Jack McBride

Armourer

Samantha Glenn

Young Annabella

H

Hywel Berry

Danny Dinning

Anthony Walters

Stephen

Seasons

3 episodes

Miniseries1995 · 3 episodes