Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands for the first time.
The Mill (Season 2)
A Good Mechanic (Episode 1)
Air date: 2014-07-20
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2014-07-27
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 2.0
Air date: 2014-08-03
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.
Surprise Visitor (Episode 4)
Air date: 2014-08-10
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2014-08-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2014-08-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.
Seasons
Episodes 4
Episodes 6