The read
The series ran 1 season across 2 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
Ratings
IMDb7.7/10
1 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 2 ep2003 |
Key crew
- David ThackerDirector
- Ted WhiteheadScreenplay
- Thomas HardyWriter
Cast
- Ciarán HindsMichael Henchard
- Juliet AubreySusan
- Jodhi MayElizabeth-Jane
- James PurefoyDonald Farfrae
- Alex KellyMaid
- Polly WalkerLucetta Templeman
- Ben CromptonAbel Whittle
- David BradleyCouncillor Vatt
- Trevor PeacockChristopher Coney
- Richard MooreCouncillor Chalkfield
- Clive RussellNewson
- Annette BadlandMrs Stannidge
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod dramasocial outcast