Verity, alongside Meredith Rutter and Alice Sharrow await in the wharf to meet the couple. Discover James Read's Biography, Age, Height, Physical. Jocelyn shows him the true content of the letter: its addressed to her sister, Elizabeth, asking her provide shelter for Pedro and Maria. Another man dies of sickness and Mercy also succumbs, but Doctor Priestley saves her with Indian medicine. James spies on the Sharrows and the golden horse. James says he came upriver for Pedro and justice but Jocelyn doesnt believe him. One year later, Jocelyn becomes interested in James after he prevented her from placing the Catholic totems inside Samuels coffin[3]. James says she cant because shes to wedChristopher Priestley. The trap fails and Yeardley demands Silas be exiled. He replies she was safe enough but Jocelyn informs that Marshal Redwick found her asleep there and she has to gain the governors favor. The servant girl claims to have told her mistress that James isnt mourning Corinna, hes mourning love. Jocelyn and James exchange looks. Verity asks who would kill the mariners. Silas Sharrow remarks to James Read that he had never seen a woman so meddling around mens business as Jocelyn, and the blacksmith tells him that, despite whatever falsehood Jocelyn has upon her, shes no traitor to her own people. Before leaving, James advices her not to leave the totems inside the coffin for they will be found. James Read (James Christopher Read) was born on 31 July, 1953 in Buffalo, NY, is an American actor. James says her schemes are dangerous even if they are justified. Alice speaks with James and makes it clear she knows hes hiding something about the musket. Silas tries to comfort his brother but Henry unleashes all his anger on Silas, until James pulls him off. Episode 1.03 . Silas prepares a bear trap to kill Yeardley without Opechancanough's permission. James proceeds to explain the process of alchemy. However, he assures Alice shell always have his assistance. Yeardley uses Alice in a plan to trap Silas and she makes a life-changing decision. After bringing her body to the church of Jamestown, James opens the shroud to behold Corinnas face and remarks shes beautiful while kissing her forehead. At night, alongside Jocelyn and Mercy they spot James at the window. At the tavern, Christopher Priestley confronts James about the rumors he heard from the Chickahominy that Silas Sharrow has been giving secret information about Jamestown to the Pamunkey. Maria runs to Verity and Read finds the injured Pedro. Later on, the governor also visits Read and asks for Redwicks commission and the blacksmith insists the Marshal has not ordered shackles yet. Meanwhile, Farlow and Simeon visit James shop asking for lead. She begins to undress and says she refuses to be tamed. James and Verity find the wrecks of Jocelyn and Pedros boat as they travel upriver. At the tavern, Tamlin Appleday steals James' drink. The following day James, Pedro, Verity and Jocelyn are heading towards the mariners shack. James says Silas wants to meet with Henry. James also advices him not to gamble in politics. At night, Pedro runs into James Read and Verity. Pedro assures them that hell recognize the men when he sees them and takes the first watch. Meanwhile, he lost sight of Jocelyn and went into hiding. Previously on Jamestown: Jocelyn, Verity, Pedro and James Read all head off to search for the mariners who originally brought slaves to Jamestown.Along the way, Joss gets shot with an arrow in the gut, but doesn't die thanks to James savvy medical skills, which involve digging around in her body with a dirty knife. Alice and Silas marry. James Read follows them visibly disturbed with his task. Verity has managed to make the most of her marriage to the perpetual drunk Meredith. Late that night, Jocelyn heads towards the apothecary and James witnesses it[9]. But he says hell leave anyway because he will always be her prisoner. After the assembly, where the tobacco prices were fixed, the townsfolk dances and enjoy themselves. James says hell find the horse for himself to reclaim his manhood. The next day, Jocelyn Castell faces a Skimmington to shame her for failing to remarry. The relationship between high born Jocelyn Castell and James Read, the blacksmith of Jamestown. She confronts him about leaving her alone at the storehouse. Verity urges James that the ship carrying his betrothal, Corinna, is sighted off the coast and will arrive within an hour. Pedro is hurt with James because he went upriver because of Jocelyn and not out of friendship for him and righting the injustice of slavery. James is released from prison. James promises he wont but it will remain a secret. Simeon Peck agrees to perform the alchemic ritual alongside Secretary Farlow, Christopher Priestley, James Read and Jocelyn Castell. With Jocelyn and Samuel Castell 's help, they are able to wed and start a family together, alongside Pepper Sharrow. A dreadful storm of wind and lightning happens, and the townsfolk believe its Samuels spirit doing. Pedro proudly claims himself as a Kongo warrior and that his ancestors would spit on him if he bow to the likes of Massinger. James sells his forge to the new blacksmith because he wants to leave Jamestown and move to another settlement upriver. After hearing the news of Henry Sharrow's presumed death, James expresses to Alice his sorrow and envy for the deceased men for he had all the land he wished for and the prettiest bride. In 1620, Alice gives birth to a son, the first of the colony, whom she names Silas despite pressures to name him James. From his prison cell Crabtree concocts a plan using Jocelyn to depose Yeardley by finding ship wrecked mariners, hiding in Virginia, who brought the slaves illegally to Jamestown. Alice's pleas for his life with the governor fall on deaf ears. Meredith relished that Tam also saw the animal and calls him a fine lad. At Yeardleys farm, Maria holds an idol while Yeardley has a nightmare. She asks Read if they require lean metal and the blacksmith replies with why should he answer to her questions. He apologizes for grabbing her arm so fiercely the night before and encourages her to persuade Governor Yeardley in buying Pedro. Jocelyn scratches his face and James grabs her arm once again. James Read refines the silver and Doctor Priestley's test of the silver's provenance results in the tables being turned on Henry Sharrow, Governor Yeardley, and Jocelyn. James reluctantly agrees. Governor Yeardley is taken ill and Jocelyn sees an opportunity for her husband as does the Marshall and Farlow. James wants to return to Jamestown for Jocelyn to receive proper medical care. Meanwhile, he lost sight of Jocelyn and went into hiding. Pedro and Verity want to go on to find the mariners and Tamlin Appleday. Jocelyn intervenes on his behalf and the governor states that if he shall see the blacksmith wearing the doublet again there will be a reckoning. It was written by Bill Gallagher, directed by Andy Hay, and premiered on SKY 1 on March 9, 2018. Meanwhile, James, Pedro, Jocelyn and Verity continue their journey upriver. For instance, when Jocelyn protected James from being flogged for wearing the doublet. Jocelyn slaps him several times but the man says nothing. Jocelyn claims to know that he witnessed her visiting Christopher after dark and wishes to explain. Henry and Silas believe the native Indians have taken the baby to force Silas to act for them and go to the Indian village. Angelo was the first documented African woman in the Jamestown settlement. Tamlin Appleday is assigned to Jocelyn and proves a disruptive influence forcing her to dismiss him. Maria, who had lost her own children, as had the Marshal, are also suspected. Jocelyn says their night together was a mistake and urges him to forget. Pedro says the mariners arent there and they leave. James takes his late bride to church while Sir George Yeardley commands Jocelyn to visit Christopher after dark in order to discover if hes the Spanish spy. Yeardley agrees to spare James this time but warns if hell see the blacksmith still wearing the doublet later there will be a reckoning. [3] Series 2 aired from February 2018. Jocelyn takes his hand and they have sex in the barn with the promise that Read wont fall in love with her. [12] The Telegraph was kinder to the show, as it found the show to be a "silly but gripping period drama". Corinna died one day from shore, however, and James carries her corpse with Silas Sharrows help. [2] Among those landing onshore are a group of women destined to be married to the men of Jamestown, including three spirited women. The man orders James Read to lock him up again. Jocelyn Castellis forced to faceaSkimmingtonto shame her for failing to remarry. Later on, James gives Christopher the swords he ordered. Opechancanough plans to infiltrate his tribe into the lives of the English using Jocelyn proposal of work. James asks Jocelyn why she persuaded the whole town to find the golden horse when its her wish that he should be the one to catch it for her. Verity warns him to be careful and she doesnt just mean the doublet for she found Jocelyn asleep in the barn. Read seems frustrated by the accusation and insists he will set out to prove her that he is not the villain. Jocelyn smiles as he leaves. Verity Rutter (ne Bridges) is one of the first maids to make wives travelling to Virginia in 1619. Jocelyn says James lied because she saw love in his eyes. The blacksmith agrees. James was worried the entire journey upriver about Pedro killing the mariners instead of allowing them to bring the men back to Jamestown. He gives them the gem and is taken to the garrison. Like Maria and Pedro, she arrived in 1619 from the Portuguese colony of Angola, and was originally bound for Mexico before her ship was intercepted in the Caribbean. John Woodson and Sarah Winston. This drama from the makers of Downton Abbey is based on reality: having endured 12 years without female company, the settlers of the New World have sent for "maids to make wives". Pedro shows James the object he found at the wharf and asks him about it. A no wrapped in roses is still a no.James to Alice Kett [5], I have no use for authority if authority chooses to spit on me.James to Sir George Yeardley[6], My heart may be tainted with the filth of chains, but if Im to be slapped it will be of a just cause and by a just soul.James to Jocelyn Castell [7]. He is best known for his roles as Alex in Misfits (2012-2013), Gerard Eyer in The Village (2013-2014), Captain Marcheaux in BBC The Musketeers (2016) and James Read in Jamestown (2017). Jocelyn relishes the prospect of Yeardleys ruin. Willmus Crabtree says he noticed James staring fondly at Jocelyn. Jamestown. Jocelyn finds her wedding ring on her pillow. James informs her that Willmus has the promissory note she wrote for Nicholas Farlow and that he considers proof of her corruption. Full name, James Christopher Read; born July 31, 1952 (some sources cite 1953or 1954), in Buffalo, NY; married Lora Lee, June, 1978 (divorced); married Wendy Kilbourne (an actress), 1988. Pedro asks the blacksmith to convince Jocelyn to help him. James cuts the arrow out of Jocelyns skin and heals her wound as she cries in pain. James asks Jocelyn how shes feeling. With Jocelyn Castells help, Alice Kett weds Silas Sharrow and James is the only one who doesnt celebrate their marriage. James only wishes to know if she will marry the doctor. Silas Sharrow (24 Episodes) Matt Stokoe. James asks him the purpose of the weapons and the doctor assures there is time for explanations later. Mercy Sharrow (ne Myrtle) was the young servant to the Castells until she married Pepper Sharrow and forsake a maid's life of servitude. They are on their way to the lead mines when they stop to make camp because they widow is too tired. The next day, James calls for Alice Kett, asking what name the Sharrows gave to their plantation. Winganuske returns to her husband Henry Sharrow. He dropped out of college after a year to work and travel abroad, and eventually resumed his education at the. James confesses he couldnt bear for her to see him weeping. Alice falls asleep, and her baby is taken. James goes to the garrison to tell Willmus hell go upriver to seek out the mariners. Yeardley raises a. Henry Sharrow is married to Chacrow's sister Winganuske. The chief plans to infiltrate the English and tells Chacrow to become Yeardley's man. Meredith is encouraging him to take off the doublet. At Samuels funeral, Yeardley demands the casket is opened, causing Jocelyn to suspect someone planted the rosary. Jocelyn says they need to bring these men to justice and prove Yeardley's corruption. James says he came upriver for Pedro and justice, but Jocelyn doesnt believe him. Jocelyn wonders if those were the chains that bounded Maria and Pedro as they set foot on Jamestown, and tells James about the English ship that illegally carried the African slaves: it was sunk and its crew vanished into Virginia. In spite of knowing they cant marry each other due to their different social ranks, Jocelyn seeks out James every day, visiting his shop. Pedro believes even James doesnt seen him as man. Jocelyn intervenes on his behalf, asking the governor to be merciful due to James grief. Jamestown Literature: An Adapted Reader, Classroom Special Value Set Grade 6 ( J T A D A P T E D L I T E R A T U R E S E R I E S)| Mc Graw Hill Education - . James decides to go after them. Read says he has food, provision and weapons. Later, he explains himself and suggests killing a man is a horror that shell never forget. You are the most beautiful. Jocelyn visits James's blacksmith shop. He asks about the golden horse and recalls how he helped the Sharrows when Silas life was in danger. She asks James to fetch the horse so Meredith will know a bit of pride in himself. Broad-shouldered and charismatic, James Read is a handsome man but the dirt, the bruises from his work and his harshness can wash away his charms at the eyes of some women. Seconds later, both Mercy and Verity also appear and ask her what shes doing there. Alice realizes his feelings for Jocelyn and warns him to shake it off for it will bring him only pain and suffering. And this is what he said to be: refining is about purity. James enters Jocelyns house alongside Alice Sharrow and Maria to find both Jocelyn and Mercy terrified. Later on, James finds the remains of Henrys boat. Meanwhile, Yeardley falls into a bear trap prepared by Silas but is saved by Pedro. The blacksmith fears the maid wont like him and Verity helps him by washing the dirt off his face and giving him a silk red doublet. James Read (friend) Henry Sharrow (former ally) Biographical information Marital status Married to Verity Rutter Place of birth England Physical description Gender Male Hair color Light brown Eye color Blue Behind the Scenes Portrayed by Dean Lennox Kelly Seasons 1, 2, 3 Meredith Rutter is the drunken owner of the tavern of Jamestown. At the blacksmiths shop, Verity talks to James about Merediths illness. Henry Sharrow and Davey McDurran find silver. Pedro finds a broken timepiece that belonged to Crabtree which James Read repairs. Later, James observes Jocelyn and Yeardley talking. Adrienn Szabo. James doesnt believe these men can be found. During mass, James stares at Jocelyn and Christopher Priestley catches his long gazes. He notices the marks along her wrist and asks her how she came by that. The next day, Jocelyn witnesses James comforting Alice due to her anxiety over Silas Sharrow dealings with Chacrow. Jocelyn tells him she only wished to offer him comfort. Then, he once again implies that Silas killed his own brother just to marry her, but Alice doesnt believe him and Read urges her to ask him. Jocelyn visits Read and asks him why hes not alongside the other men searching for the child. The next morning, James asks Meredith where the mariners who stole his gold went to. Later, Alice wants to perform a ritual to speak with Samuels body. Not far from shore, they find Jocelyn with an arrow pierced in the side of her stomach. Nothing else. James, Pedro, Verity and Jocelyn are on their way to the lead mines when they stop to make camp because they widow is too tired to go on. Jocelyn tells James he might know her again if he promises not to love her. Jocelyn recalls he has more social advantage than her because hes a man. Maria plans to drive Yeardley mad while Opechancanough plans for war. Simeon claims to have made liquid gold. Read eventually listens to her pleas and begins to take the garment when the governor calls him. Their affair is threatened by Sir George Yeardley and Christopher Priestley , since Jocelyn is being pressured by the governor to marry the doctor. He has a vast knowledge of metals, both common and precious ones. Later, James tells Verity that Tam worked on the mine for a time until he stole some food and was caught. Jocelyn visits James shop. Mrs Yeardley gives cause to Maria to stab Pedro and flee the settlement. He had to kill men in the past, and their voices still haunt him. James was leaving Jamestown but decided to turned back to ask Jocelyn to come with him, which she accepts, After overcoming her heartbreak, Jocelyn gives up her quest for power and revenge to be with James, Due to the Pamunkey attack, James and Jocelyn were forced to cancel their plans of a life of adventure. Pedro wants Yeardley to stop plaguing Maria. In 1606, James Read, a blacksmith, left England and journeyed with the first men to settle Jamestown. james read and his future wife, wendy kilbourne, pose together as husband & wife for the tv miniseries "north & south" in 1985. Smith played a key role in the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. James steals the horse. Hard worker and headstrong, James Read has a distaste for corrupt authority what, usually, gets him into trouble. Attracted to each other. James proceeds in telling that Silass betrayal will also impact his wife and family. She mocks him for his sensitive nature and James points out her cold heart.