Air date: 1998-04-19

Runtime: 60 min

1788: governess Frances Scott marries the bumbling but ambitious ship owner Josiah Cole and faces a new life far from home.

Air date: 1998-04-26

Runtime: 60 min

As the African slaves' suffering continues, Frances finds herself attracted to the slave called Mehuru.

Air date: 1998-05-03

Runtime: 60 min

The plight of one of the African children draws Frances and Mehuru closer together. Sir Charles Fairley shows an interest when debt-ridden Josiah decides to auction the runaway slave, Matthew.

Air date: 1998-05-10

Runtime: 60 min

Frances prays that her child was fathered by her husband, and urges Mehuru to flee Bristol.