Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life (1996)

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Another of British television's many Catherine Cookson adaptations, The Tide of Life starred Gillian Kearney as typically Cookson-esque heroine Emily Kennedy. Living in Tyneside in the early 20th century, poor Emily is knocked about by fate and victimized by any number of nasty people -- until, of course, the Right Man comes along. In this instance, the man in question was Larry Birch, played by Ray Stevenson. Also known as Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life, this three-part, three-hour miniseries originally aired in 1996.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:00 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Part 3Jan 19, 1996
S01E02Part 2Jan 12, 1996
S01E01Part 1Jan 5, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life premiere?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life premiered on February 1, 1996.

Who directed Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life was directed by David Wheatley.

Who wrote the screenplay for Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life screenplay was written by Ray Marshall.

Where was Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life filmed?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life was filmed in Northumberland, England.

Who played the lead character in Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Gillian Kearney played the lead character, Emily Kennedy, in Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life.

What is the storyline of Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life follows the story of Emily Kennedy, a young woman who faces numerous challenges and hardships as she strives to build a better life for herself.

How many episodes does Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life have?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life consists of three episodes.

Who composed the music for Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Colin Towns composed the music for Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life.

What genre does Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life belong to?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life belongs to the drama genre.

Did Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life receive any awards?

Yes, Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life received the Royal Television Society Award for Best Drama Serial.

Who produced Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life was produced by Ray Marshall.

What is the runtime of each episode of Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Each episode of Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life has a runtime of approximately 120 minutes.

Did Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life receive positive reviews from critics?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life received generally positive reviews from critics, praising the performances and the adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel.

What is the source material for Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life is based on Catherine Cookson's novel of the same name.

Who played the character of Matthew Turnbull in Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

James Purefoy played the character of Matthew Turnbull in Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life.

Where can viewers watch Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life?

Viewers can watch Catherine Cookson's The Tide of Life on various streaming platforms or purchase the DVD box set.

Also known as

  • Жизнь, как морской прилив (Russian Federation)

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