"Tilly Trotter" (1999) TV series 1999-

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

8 January 1999 (UK)

Genre:

Romance | Drama

Plot Keywords:

England | English | Rape | 1830s | Northern England

Cast

Carli Norris	...	Tilly Trotter (4 episodes, 1999)
Simon Shepherd	...	Mark Sopwith (4 episodes, 1999)
Gavin Abbott	...	Simon Bentwood (4 episodes, 1999)
Neil Armstrong	...	Fred Leyburn (4 episodes, 1999)
Gavin Makel	...	Steve McGrath (4 episodes, 1999)
Shaun Mechen	...	Hal McGrath (3 episodes, 1999)
Sara Gunn	...	Fanny Drew (3 episodes, 1999)
Madelaine Newton	...	Biddy Drew (3 episodes, 1999)
Fred Pearson	...	Simes (3 episodes, 1999)
Sarah Jane Foster	...	Katie Drew (3 episodes, 1999)
Ian Daniell	...	Jimmy Drew (3 episodes, 1999)
Angela Simpson	...	Phyllis Coates (3 episodes, 1999)
Judith Parker	...	Ada (3 episodes, 1999)
Thomas Wansey	...	Matthew Sopwith (3 episodes, 1999)
Kevin Grahame	...	Pike (3 episodes, 1999)
Richard Ling	...	Luke Sopwith (3 episodes, 1999)
Pat Dunn	...	Mrs. Lucas (3 episodes, 1999)
Sarah Moffat	...	Jessie Ann Sopwith (3 episodes, 1999)
Barnaby Francis	...	John Sopwith (3 episodes, 1999)
Michael Conroy	...	Sam Drew (3 episodes, 1999)
Brian Hogg	...	Davey Rice (3 episodes, 1999)
Beth Goddard	...	Ellen Ross (2 episodes, 1999)
Elizabeth Kelly	...	Annie Trotter (2 episodes, 1999)
Richard Huw	...	Parson Ross (2 episodes, 1999)
Giuliano Neri	...	Mick McGrath (2 episodes, 1999)
Dale Meeks	...	Ned Wheeler (2 episodes, 1999)
Sarah Preston	...	Mary Bentwood (2 episodes, 1999)
Richard Dempsey	...	Harry Sopwith (2 episodes, 1999)
Anne Orwin	...	Cook (2 episodes, 1999)
Sarah Alexander	...	Lady Agnes Myton (2 episodes, 1999)
Amelia Bullmore	...	Eileen Sopwith (2 episodes, 1999)
Georgie Glen	...	Mabel Price (2 episodes, 1999)
Basil Moss	...	Mr. Burgess (2 episodes, 1999)
Helen Coker	...	Maggie / ... (2 episodes, 1999)
Tony Neilson	...	Micky Hanson (2 episodes, 1999)

Series Directed by
Alan Grint		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Writing credits
Catherine Cookson		(4 episodes, 1999)
Ray Marshall		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Produced by
Don Bell	....	associate producer (4 episodes, 1999)
Ray Marshall	....	producer (4 episodes, 1999)
Keith Richardson	....	executive producer: Yorkshire Tyne Tees (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Original Music by
Colin Towns		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Cinematography by
Robin Vidgeon		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Film Editing by
Ian Sutherland		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Casting by
Susie Bruffin		(4 episodes, 1999)
Liz Vincent-Fernie		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Production Design by
Ashley Wilkinson		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Art Direction by
Steve Ritchie		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Costume Design by
Morgan Elliott		(4 episodes, 1999)

Series Makeup Department
Sallie Adams	....	makeup artist (4 episodes, 1999)
Jill Lawson	....	makeup artist (4 episodes, 1999)
Gillian Thomas	....	chief hairdresser / chief makeup artist (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Nael Abbas	....	first assistant director (4 episodes, 1999)
John McKeown	....	second assistant director (4 episodes, 1999)
Rupert Walz	....	third assistant director (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Art Department
James Allan	....	stand-by props (4 episodes, 1999)
Geoff Blackburn	....	props storeman (4 episodes, 1999)
Ray Burridge	....	stand-by carpenter (4 episodes, 1999)
Diane Craig	....	assistant buyer (4 episodes, 1999)
Gary Crumpton	....	construction manager (4 episodes, 1999)
Bob Dial	....	stand-by painter (4 episodes, 1999)
Jimmy Garrett	....	props master (4 episodes, 1999)
Tony Ginnelly	....	painter (4 episodes, 1999)
Malcolm Law	....	carpenter (4 episodes, 1999)
Steven Leadbitter	....	carpenter (4 episodes, 1999)
John McKenzie	....	pre-set props (4 episodes, 1999)
Carol Payne	....	production buyer (4 episodes, 1999)
Paul Reynolds	....	painter (4 episodes, 1999)
Derek Roberts	....	stand-by props (4 episodes, 1999)
Siobhan Quin	....	graphic designer (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
John Coates	....	boom operator (4 episodes, 1999)
Nic Grant	....	sound mixer (4 episodes, 1999)
Richard King	....	dubbing mixer (4 episodes, 1999)
Jennie Evans	....	sound editor (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Phil Allan	....	generator operator (4 episodes, 1999)
Ken Campbell	....	gaffer (4 episodes, 1999)
Moira Conway	....	still photographer (4 episodes, 1999)
Paul Hatchman	....	grip (4 episodes, 1999)
John Haynes	....	electrician (4 episodes, 1999)
Lew Hedley	....	electrician (4 episodes, 1999)
Gavin Richards	....	clapper loader (4 episodes, 1999)
Danny Shelmerdine	....	focus puller (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Samantha Crouch	....	assistant costume designer (4 episodes, 1999)
Rosie Grant	....	wardrobe supervisor (4 episodes, 1999)
Richard Sale	....	wardrobe assistant (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Editorial Department
Michael Jonathan Brierley	....	on-line editor (4 episodes, 1999)
Siobhan Quin	....	assistant on-line editor (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Transportation Department
Jim Moss	....	unit driver (4 episodes, 1999)
Jim Parkinson	....	unit vehicles (4 episodes, 1999)

Series Other crew
Jane Burrows	....	script supervisor (4 episodes, 1999)
Sally Cozens	....	unit publicist (4 episodes, 1999)
Yvonne Frame	....	assistant accountant (4 episodes, 1999)
Kirsty King	....	production assistant (4 episodes, 1999)
Simon King	....	location manager (4 episodes, 1999)
Joanne Paisley	....	unit runner (4 episodes, 1999)
Joann Steel	....	production accountant (4 episodes, 1999)
Suzanne Traynor	....	assistant location manager (4 episodes, 1999)
Rebecca Wilson	....	production coordinator (4 episodes, 1999)

Production Companies

• Festival Films

Distributors

• Independent Television (ITV) (1999) (UK) (TV)
• Cinema Club (2003) (UK) (DVD)
• Daily Mail Newspapers (2008) (UK) (DVD)
• ITV Studios Home Entertainment (2007) (UK) (DVD)
• ITV Studios Home Entertainment (2008) (UK) (DVD)
• ITV Studios Home Entertainment (2011) (UK) (DVD)

Special Effects

• Snow Business International (snow effects)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

54 min (4 parts)

Country:

UK

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

UK:12

Company:

Festival Films

This is a must-see for lovers of romance, especially Catherine Cookson fans!

I am a big fan of Catherine Cookson's work, and have seen all movies based on her books. I read the Tilly Trotter trilogy about a year ago, and ordered this movie the minute I learned of it. I was not disappointed! The movie, Tilly Trotter, is one of the finest interpretations of a Catherine Cookson novel, definitely as good or better than The Girl. It's a great story, which deals with class divisions, overcoming adversity and the power of love.

As with the first book in the Tilly Trotter series, I was left wishing the story would continue. I hope there are plans to make movies based on the second and third books in the series, with the same cast, of course! I'll be waiting and hoping!

A tip for US viewers: To defray the cost of purchasing this and other Cookson movies, consider donating them to your public library for a tax deduction. They'll be there whenever you get the urge to see them again. Meanwhile, others are sure to enjoy these movies.