Starring: Francesca Annis, Ian Carmichael, Michael Gambon, Bill Paterson, Penelope Wilton, Barbara Flynn, Iain Glen, Justine Waddell Directed by: Nicholas Renton

After years as a widower, village doctor Mr Gibson has decided to remarry - something for which his daughter, Molly, is unprepared. Soon Molly's world is overturned by the arrival of a stepmother and a beautiful stepsister, Cynthia. The two girls form a close friendship - one that will be put to the test when they look set to become rivals in love.

Originally transmitted in 1999

Wives and Daughters

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