A Dinner of Herbs Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Drama, Thriller

A Dinner of Herbs

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Drama, Thriller

Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland in 1807, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by Kate Makepiece, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.

Director

Alan Grint

Writers

Catherine Cookson (novel) | Christopher Green

Producer

Ray Marshall

Composer

Colin Towns

Cinematographer

Alan Pyrah (as Allan Pyrah)

Editor

Clive Trist

Casting Directors

Susie Bruffin | Liz Vincent-Fernie (as Liz Vincent Fernie)

Production Designer

Ash Wilkinson

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Updated Nov 24, 2000

Release date

Nov 24, 2000 (United Kingdom)

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21 cast members

Name	Known for
Tom Goodman-Hill Hal Roystan (as Tom Goodman Hill) Hal Roystan (as Tom Goodman Hill) See fewer	Rebecca (I) (2020)
Jonathan Kerrigan Roddy Greenbank Roddy Greenbank See fewer	Casualty (1986)
Melanie Clark Pullen Mary Ellen Lee Mary Ellen Lee See fewer	Marion agus an Banphrionsa (2006)
Bill Fellows Peter Greenbank Peter Greenbank See fewer	Ted Lasso (2020)
Su Elliot Bella Bella See fewer	Jane Eyre (2011)
Daniel Appleby Young Roddy Young Roddy See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Jonathan Spencer Gabriel Roystan Gabriel Roystan See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Ivan Kaye Dan Bannaman Dan Bannaman See fewer	Vikings (2013)
Michael Glenn Murphy Pat Feeler Pat Feeler See fewer	Dominion Creek (2015)
Billie Whitelaw Kate Makepeace Kate Makepeace See fewer	The Omen (1976)
Laura Chalder Young Mary Ellen Young Mary Ellen See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Hilary Whitehall Rosalie Bannaman Rosalie Bannaman See fewer	Fierce Creatures (1997)
Janine Cannell Young Martha Bannaman Young Martha Bannaman See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Tim Healy Mr. Mulcaster Mr. Mulcaster See fewer	A Perfect Spy (1987)
Kieron Hall Young Hal Young Hal See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Michael Jayston Justice Craig Justice Craig See fewer	Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
Steve Ramsden Bill Lee Bill Lee See fewer	A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Elaine Claxton Jane Lee Jane Lee See fewer	The Death of Stalin (2017)
Alan Bird Abel Hamilton Abel Hamilton See fewer	Screen Two (1985)
Ralph Watson Dr. Brunton Dr. Brunton See fewer	Doctor Who (1963)
Chris Wilson Jackie Allison Jackie Allison See fewer	Darkhunters (2004)