The Mill

Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.

Drama

Seasons

1. Clock-in

Air Date: 2013-07-28

Just before dawn the bell wakes the young apprentices for another 12-hour shift at Quarry Bank Mill. Charlie Crout forces Miriam to leave the factory floor and his absence leads to an accident.

2. Order in Court

Air Date: 2013-08-04

Esther Price arrives at court after assaulting her overseer, Charlie Crout. On the assumption that she will be found guilty, Mr Timperley is sent to the workhouse to collect a replacement apprentice.

3. On the Run

Air Date: 2013-08-11

Esther and Lucy head for Liverpool, chased by Timperley, but discover that Lucy's sister Catherine never returned to the workhouse.

4. Bide Our Time

Air Date: 2013-08-18

Lucy and Esther are convinced that Mr Timperley is responsible for Catherine's disappearance. They're determined to expose him but are blocked at every turn.

1. A Good Mechanic

Air Date: 2014-07-20

Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2014-07-27

Esther 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.

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2014-08-03

The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.

4. Surprise Visitor

Air Date: 2014-08-10

After 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.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2014-08-17

With 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?

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2014-08-24

The 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.

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