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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 3

Period drama. The March family fears the worst when Mr March and Beth fall ill. Laurie confesses his feelings to Jo. Brooke proposes to Meg before leaving to join the Union army.

As Marmee waits by her husband's sickbed in the army hospital, the March sisters must learn to cope without their parents. Meg is shocked and embarrassed to hear rumours circulating in society that Marmee is trying to marry her off to Laurie, and after an incident at Amy's school, Jo must take charge whilst trying to balance her family responsibilities and her writing. Beth helps a poor German immigrant family suffering from scarlet fever, but her life is thrown into danger as she also falls ill, and Amy is sent away to take over as Aunt March's companion. One evening, Laurie tries to share his feelings with a distraught Jo, but she rebuffs his advances.

On Marmee's return, relief sweeps over the family as they prepare for Christmas. Jo also receives promising news regarding her writing. Meanwhile, John Brooke prepares to join the army and declares his love to the unsuspecting Meg. Aunt March's sharp disapproval puts Meg's feelings into perspective and she accepts his proposal of marriage. The family holds a joyous ceremony upon John's return, but at the wedding Jo grows anxious when she notices that Beth is still weak and Laurie still holds out hope for their future as a couple.

58 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Dec 2017 20:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Production Company Playground Television UK Ltd
Marmee Emily Watson
Jo March Maya Hawke
Meg March Willa Fitzgerald
Amy March Kathryn Newton
Beth March Annes Elwy
Laurie Laurence Jonah Hauer-King
John Brooke Julian Morris
Mr March Dylan Baker
Mr Laurence Michael Gambon
Aunt March Angela Lansbury
Hannah Eleanor Methven
Annie Moffat Ann Skelly
Belle Moffat India Mullen
Sallie Gardiner-Moffat Amy Wren
Ned Moffat Max Curnin
Mary Kingsley Erin Galway-Kendrick
Jenny Snow Leah Temple-Lang
Stretcherbearer John Colleary
Mr Davis Adrian Scarborough
Dr Bangs Nick Dunning
Estelle Nelly Henrion
Producer Susie Liggat
Director Vanessa Caswill
Writer Heidi Thomas
Executive Producer Colin Callender
Executive Producer Sophie Gardiner
Executive Producer Heidi Thomas
Executive Producer Lucy Richer
Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton

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