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A Not Nice Girl

Inspired by Emile Zola's Rougon Macquart novels, Glenda Jackson stars in a 6-part drama series that highlights different aspects of contemporary Britain, through the lens of money.

1/2. A Not Nice Girl
by Christopher Reason
Constance is the mother to Miles Sterling, one of the richest men in Britain. He's accrued his fortune in oil and plastics. Miles is treading a fine line between reputability and disrepute, and when a dark secret comes to light it puts his whole career in the balance.

Constance - Glenda Jackson
Miles - Robert Glenister
Rufus - Jonathan Keeble
Rachel/Janet - Fiona Clarke
Lydia - Heather Craney
Gabriel - Hasan Dixon
Produced and Directed by Pauline Harris

Further Info: This series begins with a two part drama. The remaining dramas are all stand-alone looking at the extended family across Britain. When Constance is diagnosed with Motor Neuron disease she decides to delve into the lives of a family she’s long refused to acknowledge. Future series, will explore aspects of society through the lens of sex and blood. Inspired by Zola's Rougon-Macquart Series, BLOOD SEX AND MONEY, where Zola examined different areas of society in Second Empire France.

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57 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Jul 2023 15:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 16 Feb 2020 15:00
  • Sat 15 Jul 2023 15:00