Episode 4
Anne and Ann are consumed by the excitement of their affair, until bad news prompts Ann Walker to reveal a crippling and compromising secret.
Undeterred by Mrs Priestley鈥檚 warning about the dangers of their liaison, Anne and Ann are caught up in the excitement and passion of their affair. In York, Anne is delighted when Doctor Belcombe confirms that she is the perfect tonic for Ann鈥檚 nervous disorder. The two women get a cooler reception back in Halifax, and when the news of a bereavement arrives at Cliff Hill, Ann鈥檚 desperate reaction makes Anne suspect that there鈥檚 more to it and that Ann has secrets of her own.
At Shibden, Eugenie鈥檚 misfortune has implications for John Booth. Anne is unimpressed to hear that Marian is dating someone who works in industry. As her rivalry with Christopher Rawson heats up, Anne steps up her plan to re-open her old coal mines and sink her own shaft. When people begin to question his father鈥檚 disappearance, Thomas Sowden spins a risky web of lies.
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"Not close like we are"
Duration: 01:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Anne Lister | Suranne Jones |
| Ann Walker | Sophie Rundle |
| Marian Lister | Gemma Whelan |
| Aunt Anne Lister | Gemma Jones |
| Jeremy Lister | Timothy West |
| Christopher Rawson | Vincent Franklin |
| Writer | Sally Wainwright |
| Director | Sarah Harding |
| Producer | Phil Collinson |
| Production Company | Lookout Point |
Broadcast
- Sun 9 Jun 2019 21:00
Cast and Characters
Meet Anne Lister, the inimitable lady of Shibden Hall, and the characters in her life.
The Real Diaries of Anne Lister
Her intimate diaries paint a picture of the changing world of early 19th century Britain.