Where to Watch The Black Velvet Gown (1991) in the UK

What it's about

In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.

Cast and crew

Director

Norman Stone

Writer

Catherine Cookson, Gordon Hann

Starring

Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville

Details

Release date

Apr 4, 1993

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

3 wins

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