Janet McTeer as Riah Millican/ Black Velvet Gown(1991)/ P.1/10

Filmed for British television in 1991, Black Velvet Gown is a two-part adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. Directed by Norman Stone. The story begins in 1834 in northern England; Riah Millican ( Janet McTeer ), left penniless by her husband's death, is evicted from her home along with her children. She takes a job as housekeeper for Percival Miller ( Bob Peck ), the reclusive master of Gulmington Mansion. Miller creates Riah the present of the black velvet robe, as well as even educates ...
Author: myraharym; Tags: Janet-McTeer Geraldine-Somerville Catherine-Cookson Black-Velvet-Gown northern-England period-drama novel Emmy award


















