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Two Jacks Don't Suit

Episode 2 of 8

In France, Ann Walker is shocked by details about Anne Lister’s complicated relationship with Mariana Lawton. Back in Halifax, Ann’s family are hatching a plot to marry her off.

A former flame threatens to derail Anne Lister’s idyllic honeymoon by revealing details of her complicated romantic past to Ann Walker. Questioned by Ann in the foothills of Mont Blanc, Anne reveals something of her relationship with Mariana Lawton, but keeps back crucial information. Back in Halifax, the couple’s daring trip abroad has raised the alarm among Miss Walker’s family, who hatch a plot to marry her off to a man.

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Credits

RoleContributor
Anne ListerSuranne Jones
Ann WalkerSophie Rundle
Mariana LawtonLydia Leonard
Marian ListerGemma Whelan
Aunt Anne ListerGemma Jones
Jeremy ListerTimothy West
Aunt Ann WalkerStephanie Cole
Suzannah SowdenAmy James-Kelly
Thomas SowdenTom Lewis
Eliza PriestleyAmelia Bullmore
CordingleyRosie Cavaliero
William PriestleyPeter Davison
WriterSally Wainwright
DirectorEdward Hall
ProducerPhil Collinson
Production CompanyLookout Point

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Cast and Characters

Cast and Characters

Meet Anne Lister, the inimitable lady of Shibden Hall, and the characters in her life.

The Real Diaries of Anne Lister

The Real Diaries of Anne Lister

Her intimate diaries paint a picture of the changing world of early 19th century Britain.