Where to watch The Tide of Life (1996) in the UK
The Tide of Life (1996) is available to watch free in the UK on UKTV Play. Last verified on 15 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Tide of Life is a three-part miniseries adaptation of Catherine Cookson's 1976 novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, it was broadcast on ITV1 over three Fridays in January 1996. Young housekeeper Emily Kennedy learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby, after his plans to marry her come to tragic end, Emily finds work for farmer Larry Birch. Another misfortune occurs, and when Nick Stuart inherits the farm owned by Birch's wife, Nick gives Emily a new future.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Tide of Life.
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Diana HardcastleRona Birch -
John BowlerSep McGilby -
Justin ChadwickCon Fullwell -
James PurefoyNick Stuart -
Ray StevensonLarry Birch -
Mary WoodvineLizzie Rowan
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The Tide of Life — frequently asked questions
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The Tide of Life (1996) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on UKTV Play in the United Kingdom.
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