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Masterpiece Episode: "Wives and Daughters"

Episode Synopsis: Daughters become wives as “Wives and Daughters” concludes, but first Cynthia's broken engagement to the vaguely sinister Preston (Iain Glen) comes back to haunt her. Meanwhile, Molly (Justine Waddell) is also linked to Preston by Hollingford gossips. Needless to say, Cynthia's old liaison with Preston has repercussions on her engagement to Roger Hamley (Anthony Howell). And that, in turn, has repercussions for Molly. Cynthia: Keeley Hawes. Mr. Gibson: Bill Paterson. Hyacinth: Francesca Annis. Squire Hamley: Michael Gambon. Original Air Date: Apr 22, 2001
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Premiered: January 10, 1971, on PBS
Rating: TV-PG
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