Catherine Cookson's The Rag Nymph (1997)
The Rag Nymph is a 1997 UK television miniseries directed by David Wheatley and adapted from the popular novel by Catherine Cookson. In 19th century urban England, young orphan Millie Forester (played by Perdita Weeks) lives on the streets by herself. Her prostitute mother commited suicide and a pimp wants to recruit her for a job at a brothel. Luckily she is saved by Aggie Winkovski (Val McLane), a bag lady who makes a living by selling junk and rags. Aggie has also taken in teenaged Ben (Alec Newman), who develops a special friendship with the young adult Millie (played by Honeysuckle Weeks).
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
---|---|---|
S01E03 | Part 3 | oct. 17, 1997 |
S01E01 | Part 1 | oct. 3, 1997 |
S01E02 | Part 2 | oct. 10, 1992 |
Cast
Alec Newman
Perdita Weeks
Honeysuckle Weeks
Patrick Ryecart
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Val McLane
Characters
Ben
Young Millie
Millie Forester
Raymond Crane-Boulder
Bernard Thompson
Aggie Winkovski
Also known as
- Тряпичная нимфа (Russian Federation)
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