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Release Year2000
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
Certification12
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorCatherine Cookson
WritersChristopher Green, Ray Marshall
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsA Dinner of Herbs
About A Dinner of Herbs
After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.
Directed by Catherine Cookson, A Dinner of Herbs leans on a strong ensemble — — — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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