TV series
The Mayor of Casterbridge
2003, English, on BBC Two.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 98 min
- Status
- Ended in 2003
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The Mayor of Casterbridge is streaming on PBS Masterpiece in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part Two
Aired 29 December 2003
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ciarán HindsMichael Henchard · 2 ep
- Juliet AubreySusan · 2 ep
- Jodhi MayElizabeth-Jane · 2 ep
- James PurefoyDonald Farfrae · 2 ep
- Alex KellyMaid · 2 ep
- Polly WalkerLucetta Templeman · 2 ep
- Ben CromptonAbel Whittle · 2 ep
- David BradleyCouncillor Vatt · 2 ep
- Trevor PeacockChristopher Coney · 2 ep
- Richard MooreCouncillor Chalkfield · 2 ep
- Clive RussellNewson · 2 ep
- Annette BadlandMrs Stannidge · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 December 2003
- Last aired
- 29 December 2003
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Mayor of Casterbridge is based on
The Mayor of Casterbridge is adapted from a novel.
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How many seasons of The Mayor of Casterbridge are there?
The Mayor of Casterbridge has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 98 minutes each.
Is The Mayor of Casterbridge finished?
Yes. The Mayor of Casterbridge ended in 2003, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Mayor of Casterbridge on?
The Mayor of Casterbridge is streaming on PBS Masterpiece in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Mayor of Casterbridge?
If you liked The Mayor of Casterbridge, try Chesapeake Shores, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre.
What is The Mayor of Casterbridge based on?
The Mayor of Casterbridge is adapted from a novel.