Series

The Tide of Life

★ 8.0(5)19961h 0m1 season

The Tide of Life is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Catherine Cookson, David Wheatley
Release date: 1996-01-05
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom

About The Tide of Life

The Tide of Life is a 1996 web series in the Drama genre, created by Catherine Cookson and David Wheatley, starring Gillian Kearney, Ray Stevenson and James Purefoy. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tide of Life in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 13 eps · 1996

Cast

Gillian Kearney

Emily Kennedy

Ray Stevenson

Larry Birch

James Purefoy

Nick Stuart

Justin Chadwick

Con Fullwell

Diana Hardcastle

Rona Birch

John Bowler

Sep McGilby

Mary Woodvine

Lizzie Rowan

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookimmigrationnorthern englandminiseriesedwardian eranorthumberland

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tide of Life in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Tide of Life on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is The Tide of Life on Netflix?+

The Tide of Life is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How many seasons of The Tide of Life are there?+

The Tide of Life has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Tide of Life?+

The Tide of Life stars Gillian Kearney, Ray Stevenson, James Purefoy, Justin Chadwick and Diana Hardcastle.

When did The Tide of Life come out?+

The Tide of Life is a 1996 web series created by Catherine Cookson and David Wheatley.

What genre is The Tide of Life?+

The Tide of Life is Drama series.

Who created The Tide of Life?+

The Tide of Life was created by Catherine Cookson and David Wheatley.