Episode #1.1 (4 Apr. 1997)

In 1920, John Bannerman and his wife Sarah open the Grand, a lavish hotel in Manchester. However they soon realize that the hotel is in dire financial straits, as the book-keeper committed ... See full summary »

Director:

Douglas Mackinnon

Writers:

Russell T. Davies (series deviser), Russell T. Davies

Stars:

Louie Ramsay, Stephen Moyer, Jane Danson

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Louie Ramsay	...	Mary Bannerman
Stephen Moyer	...	Stephen Bannerman
Jane Danson	...	Monica Jones
Christine Mackie	...	Mrs. Harvey
Paul Warriner	...	Clive Evans
Camilla Power	...	Adele Bannerman
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rebecca Callard	...	Kate Morris
Diana Davies	...	Mrs. Grange
Dave Dutton	...	M.C.
Susan Hampshire	...	Esme Harkness
Tim Healy	...	Jacob Collins
Mark McGann	...	Marcus Bannerman
Amanda Mealing	...	Ruth Manning
Colin Meredith	...	Heckler
Simon Molloy	...	Leo Scarman

Storyline

In 1920, John Bannerman and his wife Sarah open the Grand, a lavish hotel in Manchester. However they soon realize that the hotel is in dire financial straits, as the book-keeper committed suicide after embezzling large sums of money. To help out, John's brother Marcus, a business-man, is brought in as a third partner to raise money. He has a cynical if perpetual girl-friend, Ruth Manning, but he also has a history with Sarah, which he is keen to rekindle if he is to save the Grand.

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Plot Keywords:

champagne | embezzlement | year 1919 | toast | pistol | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Release Date:

4 April 1997 (UK)

Company Credits

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Soundtracks

"Auld Lang Syne"
(uncredited)

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