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The Best Episodes of The Mill

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The Best Episodes of The Mill

Powerful historical drama series, based on the lives of real people, telling the story of young 19th-century apprentices taking their lives into their own hands...
  1. 8.6/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Episode 5

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    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?

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  2. 8.6/10(27 votes)

    #2 - Episode 6

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    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.

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  3. 8.5/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Bide Our Time

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    Lucy and Esther are convinced that Mr Timperley is responsible for Catherine's disappearance. They're determined to expose him but are blocked at every turn.

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  4. 8.4/10(38 votes)

    #4 - On the Run

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    Esther and Lucy head for Liverpool, chased by Timperley, but discover that Lucy's sister Catherine never returned to the workhouse.

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  5. 8.4/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

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    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.

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  6. 8.4/10(24 votes)

    #6 - Surprise Visitor

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    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.

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  8. 8.3/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Order in Court

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    Esther Price arrives at court after assaulting her overseer, Charlie Crout. On the assumption that she will be found guilty, Mr Timperley is sent to the workhouse to collect a replacement apprentice.

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  9. 8.2/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Episode 3

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

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  10. 8.0/10(51 votes)

    #9 - Clock-in

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    Just before dawn the bell wakes the young apprentices for another 12-hour shift at Quarry Bank Mill. Charlie Crout forces Miriam to leave the factory floor and his absence leads to an accident.

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  11. 7.8/10(29 votes)

    #10 - A Good Mechanic

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 5" is the best rated episode of "The Mill". It scored 8.6/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/17/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 6".