The Mill

Series 2

The second series focusses on the lives of the Quarry Bank mill workers between 1838 and 1842, a period of turbulent social, political and industrial change.

6 Episodes

  • A Good Mechanic
    E1
    A Good MechanicFour years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.
  • Surprise Visitor
    E4
    Surprise VisitorAfter a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.

Cast of Series 2

  • Kerrie HayesEsther
  • Matthew McNultyDaniel Bate
  • Holly LucasSusannah Catterall
  • Ṣọpẹ́ DìrísùPeter
  • Katherine Rose MorleyLucy
  • Ciarán GriffithsMatthew Boon
  • Mark FrostJohn Howlett
  • Sacha ParkinsonMiriam Catterall
  • Laura MainRebecca Howlett
  • Barbara MartenHannah Greg
  • Aidan McArdleJohn Doherty
  • Neil BroomeMill Worker
  • Connor DempseyTommy Priestley
  • Andrew-Lee PottsWilliam Gregg
  • Morgan WatkinsGeorge Windell
  • Joshua IsherwoodJack
  • Justin SalingerJames Windell
  • Shannon-MetcalfeMary-Ann
  • Richard BanksMule Worker
  • David HalliwellFirefighter
  • Hugh SimonDr. Holland
  • Danny HynesYoung Officer
  • James HawesDirector
  • Alice NutterWriter
  • Ian KershawWriter
  • Debbie OatesWriter
  • Steven FayWriter
  • Tony GreenWriter
  • John FayWriter

 

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