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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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