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A Respectable Trade (1998–1998)
TV Mini-series | 240 min | Drama

A Respectable Trade (1998–1998)

TV Mini-series | 240 min | Drama

The devastating consequences of the slave trade in 18th century Bristol are explored through the powerful but impossible attraction of well-born Frances and her Yoruban slave, Mehuru. Bristol in 1787 is booming, from its stinking docks to ...See moreThe devastating consequences of the slave trade in 18th century Bristol are explored through the powerful but impossible attraction of well-born Frances and her Yoruban slave, Mehuru. Bristol in 1787 is booming, from its stinking docks to its elegant new houses. Josiah Cole (Warren Clarke), a small dockside trader, is prepared to gamble everything to join the big players of the city. But he needs ready cash and a well-connected wife. An arranged marriage to Frances Scott (Emma Fielding) is a mutually convenient solution. Trading her social contacts for Josiah's protection, Frances enters the world of the Bristol merchants and finds her life and fortune dependent on the respectable trade of sugar, rum and slaves. Among the slaves is the educated and charismatic Mehuru (Ariyon Bakare). Lonely in her new life married to a boorish and uneducated husband with whom she has little in common, Frances finds herself increasingly drawn to Mehuru and he to her. But tensions are mounting and Mehuru and the other slaves are prepared to risk everything for their freedom. See less

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38 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Emma Fielding Frances Cole Frances Cole See fewer	2	Cranford (2007)
Anna Massey Sarah Cole Sarah Cole See fewer	2	Peeping Tom (1960)
Warren Clarke Josiah Cole Josiah Cole See fewer	2	A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Ariyon Bakare Mehuru Mehuru See fewer	2	Life (I) (2017)
Grahame Fox John Bates John Bates See fewer	2	Eternals (2021)
Junior Laniyan Matthew Matthew See fewer	2	28 Days Later (2002)
Campbell Morrison Jack Kedge Jack Kedge See fewer	2	Life Without George (1987)
Jenny Jules Elizabeth Elizabeth See fewer	2	Up 'n' Under (1998)
Matthew Marsh Stephen Waring Stephen Waring See fewer	2	Spy Game (2001)
Cait Davis Brown Brown See fewer	2	Chernobyl (2019)
Clinton Blake Mark Mark See fewer	2	Skins (2007)
Anton Rice Luke Luke See fewer	2	Legend of Lizard Man (2023)
Dinah Stabb Mrs. Waring Mrs. Waring See fewer	2	Get Him to the Greek (2010)
David Foxxe Mr. Woolwick Mr. Woolwick See fewer	2	Mr. Holmes (2015)
Jenny Agutter Lady Scott Lady Scott See fewer	2	Logan's Run (1976)
Simon Williams Lord Scott Lord Scott See fewer	2	Kinvig (1981)
Doreen Andrew Cook Cook See fewer	2	Doctors (2000)
Geoffrey Greenhill Mr. Shore Mr. Shore See fewer	2	Boon (1986)
Makaela Alexander Naomi Naomi See fewer	2	A Respectable Trade (1998)
Ralph Brown Dr. Hadley Dr. Hadley See fewer	2	Withnail & I (1987)
Kaddy Faal Mary Mary See fewer	2	A Respectable Trade (1998)
Paul McNeilly Captain Smedley Captain Smedley See fewer	2	The Hatter (2020)
Richard Dixon MC MC See fewer	2	Taboo (2017)
Richard Briers Sir Charles Fairley Sir Charles Fairley See fewer	2	Watership Down (1978)
Abigail McKern Mrs. Shore Mrs. Shore See fewer	2	Angels (1975)
Lloyd Notice Samuel Samuel See fewer	2	Ten Percent (2008)
Claire Huckle Sophia Snelling Sophia Snelling See fewer	2	Without Motive (2000)
Francis Crampsie Bates' Man Bates' Man See fewer	2	EastEnders (1985)
Richardson Morgan Sam Fielding Sam Fielding See fewer	2	Doctor Who (1963)
Tanya Moodie Rachel Rachel See fewer	2	Empire of Light (2022)
Sainabou Manneh Ruth Ruth See fewer	2	A Respectable Trade (1998)
Stephen Bent Foreman Foreman See fewer	2	Les Misérables (2012)
Russell Mabey Sailor Sailor See fewer	2	Rockface (2002)
Hugh Quarshie Caesar Peters Caesar Peters See fewer	1	Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Jake Ritzema Link Boy Link Boy See fewer	1	Hollyoaks (1995)
Charlotte Robson Wet Nurse Wet Nurse See fewer	1	Still Alice (2014)
Rachel Bisdee Flower Seller (uncredited) Flower Seller (uncredited) See fewer	1	A Quiet Place Part II (2020)
Julian Gough Workman (uncredited) Workman (uncredited) See fewer	1