A Dinner of Herbs

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 6

After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully une...

Episodes(6)

Part 1

1. Part 1

In 1807, Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by his father's friend Kate Makepeace, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.

Air Date : 2000-11-24

Part 2

2. Part 2

Roddy falls for and paints the portrait of a beautiful mystery woman, which helps him win a scholarship to art school.

Air Date : 2000-12-01

Part 3

3. Part 3

Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.

Air Date : 2000-12-08

Part 4

4. Part 4

Mary Ellen gets a taste of the herbalist trade after moving in with Kate. Meanwhile, Roddy's affair with Madeleine gets steamier than he imagines while Hal purchases a farm.

Air Date : 2000-12-15

Part 5

5. Part 5

Hal and Mary-Ellen's marriage remains strong after 25 years. Roddy returns from Paris to hold an exhibition of his work in Newcastle.

Air Date : 2000-12-22

Part 6

6. Part 6

Kate takes the initiative and decides to introduce Ben to her family. Meanwhile, a jealous Maggie divulges every last detail about Ben's secret, and Hal finds himself struggling to accept the situation.

Air Date : 2000-12-29