TV series
The Tide of Life
1996, English, on ITV1. Created by Catherine Cookson & David Wheatley.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
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The Tide of Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Part Three
Aired 19 January 1996
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Details
- First aired
- 5 January 1996
- Last aired
- 19 January 1996
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Tide of Life is based on
The Tide of Life is adapted from a novel.
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The Tide of Life: quick answers
Is The Tide of Life worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Tide of Life are there?
The Tide of Life has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Tide of Life finished?
Yes. The Tide of Life ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Tide of Life on?
The Tide of Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Tide of Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tide of Life yet.
What shows are like The Tide of Life?
If you liked The Tide of Life, try Pride and Prejudice, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Dalziel and Pascoe.
Who created The Tide of Life?
The Tide of Life was created by Catherine Cookson and David Wheatley and stars Gillian Kearney, Ray Stevenson, James Purefoy.
What is The Tide of Life based on?
The Tide of Life is adapted from a novel.