Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph (1997)

EndedScripted showDrama

The Rag Nymph is a 1997 UK television miniseries directed by David Wheatley and adapted from the popular novel by Catherine Cookson. In 19th century urban England, young orphan Millie Forester (played by Perdita Weeks) lives on the streets by herself. Her prostitute mother commited suicide and a pimp wants to recruit her for a job at a brothel. Luckily she is saved by Aggie Winkovski (Val McLane), a bag lady who makes a living by selling junk and rags. Aggie has also taken in teenaged Ben (Alec Newman), who develops a special friendship with the young adult Millie (played by Honeysuckle Weeks).

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Part 3Oct 17, 1997
S01E01Part 1Oct 3, 1997
S01E02Part 2Oct 10, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph premiere?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph premiered on October 5, 1997.

Who directed Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

The director of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph was David Wheatley.

What is the genre of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph falls under the genre of drama.

Who wrote the novel on which Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph is based?

Catherine Cookson herself wrote the novel on which Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph is based.

Which actors played the main characters in Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Honeysuckle Weeks and Alec Newman portrayed the main characters in Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph.

What is the setting of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph is set in 19th-century England.

What is the storyline of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph follows the life of a young girl named Millie who faces various hardships and struggles in 19th-century England.

How many episodes does Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph have?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph consists of two episodes.

What is the running time of each episode of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Each episode of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph has a running time of approximately 90 minutes.

Who composed the music for Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

Colin Towns composed the music for Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph.

Where was Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph filmed?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph was filmed in various locations in the United Kingdom.

What awards did Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph receive?

Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph received the Royal Television Society Award for Best Costume Design and the Royal Television Society Award for Best Makeup Design.

Did Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph receive positive reviews?

Yes, Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph received positive reviews from both critics and viewers.

Is Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph available on DVD?

Yes, Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph is available on DVD.

Did Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph have any notable guest stars?

Yes, Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph featured notable guest stars such as Valerie Lush and Peter McNamara.

What is the overall rating of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph?

The overall rating of Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph is 8.1 out of 10.

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  • Тряпичная нимфа (Russian Federation)

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