The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 2 ep1998 |
Key crew
- Ted WhiteheadWriter
- Ian SharpDirector
- Alan LiskOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Justine WaddellTess Durbeyfield
- Jason FlemyngAlec D'Urberville
- Oliver MilburnAngel Clare
- John McEneryJack Durbeyfield
- Lesley DunlopJoan Durbeyfield
- Rosalind KnightMrs. D'Urberville
- Anthony O'DonnellCrick
- Christine MooreMrs. Crick
- Bryan PringleKail
- Debbie ChazenMarian
- Candida RundleIzzy
- Amanda BrewsterRetty