The Mill - Season 2

First aired: 7/20/2014 6 episodes

The second series focusses on the lives of the Quarry Bank mill workers between 1838 and 1842, a period of turbulent social, political and industrial change.

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Episodes

1. A Good Mechanic

Aired: 7/20/2014

Four years on from the Poor Law Amendment Act, impoverished economic migrants from the south of England start to arrive at Quarry Bank Mill.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 7/27/2014

Esther comes of age and leaves the apprentice house, but not before signing her contract of employment. Esther's new home is a small, dirty cellar in Styal village, but it gives her new freedom.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 8/3/2014

The Chartist rally at Kersal Moor is approaching and Daniel does his best to gather the workers despite a lacklustre response.

4. Surprise Visitor

Aired: 8/10/2014

After a difficult labour, Esther finally gives birth to a healthy baby boy. She returns to work the next day but struggles to keep up. John Howlett and his wife Rebecca receive tragic news.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 8/17/2014

With the country in recession, William Greg is forced to slash his workers' wages. Daniel urges his colleagues to withdraw their labour, but can they afford to go unpaid during a strike?

6. Episode 6

Aired: 8/24/2014

The second series reaches its climax. There's a violent confrontation between the striking workers and the special constables, while Peter is desperate to find out the truth about Dominica.