TV series
A Dinner of Herbs
2000, English, on ITV1. Created by Catherine Cookson.
After taking his young son Roddy to a remote Northumberland village, Peter Greenbank meets a violent death, leaving the boy alone with no family to speak of. Roddy is adopted and raised by Kate Makepeace, a good friend of his father’s, and develops a close friendship with Hal and Mary Ellen. But their sibling bond is put to the test as they mature. The hidden secrets of the past are painfully unearthed as their lives are intertwined by a tragic destiny.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Part 6
Aired 29 December 2000
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Catherine CooksonCreator
- Jonathan KerriganRoddy Greenbank · 4 ep
- Tom Goodman-HillHal Roystan · 4 ep
- Melanie Clark PullenMary Ellen Lee · 4 ep
- Billie WhitelawKate Makepeace · 4 ep
- Tim HealyMr Mulcaster · 4 ep
- Mike MilliganTerry · 4 ep
- Ivan KayeDan Bannaman · 3 ep
- Hilary WhitehallRosalie Bannaman · 3 ep
- Steve RamsdenBill Lee · 3 ep
- Michael JaystonJustice Craig · 3 ep
- Michael Glenn MurphyPat Feeler · 3 ep
- Ralph WatsonDr Brunton · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 November 2000
- Last aired
- 29 December 2000
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What A Dinner of Herbs is based on
A Dinner of Herbs is adapted from a novel.
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A Dinner of Herbs: quick answers
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A Dinner of Herbs has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is A Dinner of Herbs finished?
Yes. A Dinner of Herbs ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Dinner of Herbs on?
A Dinner of Herbs is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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What shows are like A Dinner of Herbs?
If you liked A Dinner of Herbs, try Anne with an E, Jane Eyre, Road to Avonlea.
Who created A Dinner of Herbs?
A Dinner of Herbs was created by Catherine Cookson and stars Jonathan Kerrigan, Tom Goodman-Hill, Melanie Clark Pullen.
What is A Dinner of Herbs based on?
A Dinner of Herbs is adapted from a novel.