S02 Episode 1
The Mill
Just four years have passed since the end of the first series but now the effects of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which made a distinction between `deserving' and `undeserving' poor, are starting to take hold.
47 mins · Sun, 20 Jul 2014
S02 Episode 2
The Mill
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.
47 mins · Sun, 27 Jul 2014
S02 Episode 3
The Mill
The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to motivate the workers despite a lacklustre response. Esther attempts to convince William Greg to close the factory so that the workers can attend too.
46 mins · Sun, 3 Aug 2014
S02 Episode 4
The Mill
Eight months have passed and single Esther is in the final stages of pregnancy. Despite a difficult labour, she finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy.
46 mins · Sun, 10 Aug 2014
S02 Episode 5
The Mill
The recession is having a devastating impact on the cotton industry across the UK and Quarry Bank Mill is no exception. Many mill owners are cutting wages by as much as 25 percent and William Greg is forced to do the same.
47 mins · Sun, 17 Aug 2014
S02 Episode 6
The Mill
As the second series reaches its climax, the striking workers form a line outside the mill gates. William Greg enlists a band of men to break the stand-off, who are joined by John Howlett's special constables.
48 mins · Sun, 24 Aug 2014
