TV series
Jude the Obscure
1971, English, on BBC Two. Created by Harry Green.
Jude the Obscure is a British television serial directed by Hugh David and dramatised by Harry Green, based on Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel of the same name. Born into poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life gradually descends into tragedy.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1971
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Christminster Again
Aired 13 March 1971
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Harry GreenCreator
- Robert PowellJude Fawley · 6 ep
- Fiona WalkerSue Bridehead · 6 ep
- John Franklyn-RobbinsRichard Phillotson · 6 ep
- Daphne HeardDrusilla Fawley · 5 ep
- Alex MarshallArabella Donn · 5 ep
- Gwen NelsonMrs Edlin · 3 ep
- Sarah LisemoreCast · 3 ep
- Sylvia ColeridgeMiss Fontover · 2 ep
- Michael RothwellMr Dawlish · 2 ep
- Michael GoldenTinker Taylor · 2 ep
- Gary RichJuey · 2 ep
- Arnold PetersPoliceman · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 February 1971
- Last aired
- 13 March 1971
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Jude the Obscure is based on
Jude the Obscure is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How many seasons of Jude the Obscure are there?
Jude the Obscure has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Jude the Obscure finished?
Yes. Jude the Obscure ended in 1971, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Jude the Obscure?
If you liked Jude the Obscure, try Tales of the Unexpected, Jane Eyre, The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Who created Jude the Obscure?
Jude the Obscure was created by Harry Green and stars Robert Powell, Fiona Walker, John Franklyn-Robbins.
What is Jude the Obscure based on?
Jude the Obscure is adapted from a novel.