The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
Rufus Sewell
Emily Woof
Tony Haygarth
Cal MacAninch
Jodhi May
Polly Walker
Vincent Franklin
Walter Sparrow
Sheila Burrell
Caroline John
Amanda Ryan
Emily Joyce
Michael Culkin
Geoffrey Beevers