
A Dinner of Herbs
122000•6.4/10
Drama
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6.4/10(5)
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 unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.
Production
Tyne Tees Television, Yorkshire Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
November 24, 2000
Last Aired
December 29, 2000
Networks
ITV1
Created By
Catherine Cookson
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2000-11-24
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.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2000-12-01
Roddy falls for and paints the portrait of a beautiful mystery woman, which helps him win a scholarship to art school.
E3
Part 3
Air date: 2000-12-08
Roddy befriends Alfred Cottle during his first day at art school in Newcastle; Hal's obsessed with seeking revenge for his father's death.
E4
Part 4
Air date: 2000-12-15
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.
E5
Part 5
Air date: 2000-12-22
Hal and Mary-Ellen's marriage remains strong after 25 years. Roddy returns from Paris to hold an exhibition of his work in Newcastle.
E6
Part 6
Air date: 2000-12-29
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.


















