The series was created and written by , who drew directly from Anne Lister’s real-life five-million-word diaries. Critical Reception
Determined to combine their estates, Lister’s entrepreneurial ambitions—including sinking coal pits and navigating local politics—continue to provoke her male rivals. Gentleman Jack (S02)
The pair faces intense opposition from Ann Walker’s family, particularly Captain Sutherland , who attempts to block the division of the Walker estate. Cast and Production Anne Lister Suranne Jones Ann Walker Sophie Rundle Mariana Lawton Lydia Leonard Marian Lister (Anne’s sister) Gemma Whelan Isabella "Tib" Norcliffe (New Character) Joanna Scanlan Captain Sutherland Derek Riddell The series was created and written by ,
Following the critical success of its debut, the second season of continues the true-life story of 19th-century landowner and industrialist Anne Lister . This season focuses on the complexities of her domestic life after "marrying" heiress Ann Walker , set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution in 1834 Yorkshire. Series Overview & Plot Cast and Production Anne Lister Suranne Jones Ann
Season 2 received high praise for its "authentic portrayal of lesbian desire" and Suranne Jones’s "magnetic" performance.
Season 2 begins a few months after the couple’s secret wedding, following them as they set up home at Shibden Hall as "wife and wife".
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