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The Tide of Life

1996Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A romantic, moving drama series about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Episode #1.3" 7.7

Episodes

7.1

Story

Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.

Feels like

  • British Period Drama
  • Romantic Journey
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Character Development
  • Emotional & Heartfelt
  • Rural Life
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Relationship Drama
  • Life's Fortunes

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Wheatley
Written by
Catherine Cookson

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 1996 · January 19, 1996 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1996
Last aired
January 19, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tide of Life?"

Questions about The Tide of Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Tide of Life worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Tide of Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Tide of Life?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Is The Tide of Life good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Tide of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.