Wives and Daughters Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1999 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Wives and Daughters
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Wives and Daughters have?
Wives and Daughters has 1 season and 6 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on November 28, 1999 to December 19, 1999.
Is Wives and Daughters renewed, ended, or canceled?
Wives and Daughters has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Wives and Daughters?
It takes 7h 30m (450 minutes) to watch the complete run of Wives and Daughters. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 4 days. Yes! At 7.5 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 3.8 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Wives and Daughters?
Wives and Daughters is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Wives and Daughters?
Wives and Daughters has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Wives and Daughters?
The primary ensemble cast includes Justine Waddell as Molly Gibson (age 50), Keeley Hawes as Cynthia Kirkpatrick (age 50), Michael Gambon as Squire Hamley (age 82 (deceased)), Tom Hollander as Osborne Hamley (age 59).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Justine Waddell | Molly Gibson | 50 |
| Keeley Hawes | Cynthia Kirkpatrick | 50 |
| Michael Gambon | Squire Hamley | 82 (deceased) |
| Tom Hollander | Osborne Hamley | 59 |
| Anthony Howell | Roger Hamley | 55 |
| Bill Paterson | Mr Gibson | 81 |
| Francesca Annis | Mrs Hyacinth Gibson (née Kirkpatrick) | 81 |
| Iain Glen | Mr Preston | 65 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Wives and Daughters are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.