8.4

Wives and Daughters•Season 1•Episode 3

Episode 3

8.4/10 · 80 votesDec 12, 199975 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Cynthia's secret engagement to Mr Preston comes to light. When she tries to break it off, Preston is reluctant to let her go or return her letters. After a visit to London, Cynthia also breaks off her engagement to Roger, who is on an expedition

Directed byNicholas Renton

Written byAndrew Davies

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Cast11

Justine Waddell

Molly Gibson

Keeley Hawes

Cynthia Kirkpatrick

Michael Gambon

Squire Hamley

Tom Hollander

Osborne Hamley

Anthony Howell

Roger Hamley

Bill Paterson

Mr Gibson

Francesca Annis

Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick)

Iain Glen

Mr Preston

Barbara Flynn

Miss Browning

Deborah Findlay

Miss Phoebe

Emily McKenzie

Maria

Crew2

Andrew Davies

Writer

Nicholas Renton

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 3" is episode 3 of Wives and Daughters season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 80 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Nicholas Renton and written by Andrew Davies, it aired on December 12, 1999.

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