A Dinner of Herbs
Miniseries
November 24, 2000
6Episodes
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.
Episodes
1. Part 1
November 24, 2000
50 min
In 1807, Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by his father's friend Kate Makepeace, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Kerrigan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Melanie Clark Pullen, Billie Whitelaw, Jonathan Spencer
2. Part 2
December 1, 2000
50 min
Roddy falls for and paints the portrait of a beautiful mystery woman, which helps him win a scholarship to art school.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Kerrigan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Melanie Clark Pullen, Billie Whitelaw, Bill Fellows
3. Part 3
December 8, 2000
50 min
Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Kerrigan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Melanie Clark Pullen, Billie Whitelaw, Ivan Kaye
4. Part 4
December 15, 2000
50 min
Mary Ellen gets a taste of the herbalist trade after moving in with Kate. Meanwhile, Roddy's affair with Madeleine gets steamier than he imagines while Hal purchases a farm.
Guest Stars:
Jonathan Kerrigan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Melanie Clark Pullen, Billie Whitelaw, Michael Jayston
5. Part 5
December 22, 2000
50 min
Hal and Mary-Ellen's marriage remains strong after 25 years. Roddy returns from Paris to hold an exhibition of his work in Newcastle.
Guest Stars:
Kate Magowan, Mike Milligan, Donna Air, Rupert Frazer, Heather Chapman
6. Part 6
December 29, 2000
50 min
Kate takes the initiative and decides to introduce Ben to her family. Meanwhile, a jealous Maggie divulges every last detail about Ben's secret, and Hal finds himself struggling to accept the situation.
Guest Stars:
Mike Milligan, Donna Air, Sebastian Dunn, Phil K. Matthews, Darren Morfitt