The Mill

The second series focusses on the lives of the Quarry Bank mill workers between 1838 and 1842, a period of turbulent social, political and industrial change.

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   E1. A Good Mechanic

   Jul 20, 2014 · 47m

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

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   E2. Episode 2

   Jul 27, 2014 · 48m

   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.

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   E3. Episode 3

   Aug 3, 2014 · 47m

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

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   E4. Surprise Visitor

   Aug 10, 2014 · 47m

   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.

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   E5. Episode 5

   Aug 17, 2014 · 48m

   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?

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   E6. Episode 6

   Aug 24, 2014 · 49m

   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.