TV series
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
1998, English, on ITV1.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 9 March 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Justine WaddellTess Durbeyfield · 2 ep
- Jason FlemyngAlec D'Urberville · 2 ep
- Oliver MilburnAngel Clare · 2 ep
- John McEneryJack Durbeyfield · 2 ep
- Lesley DunlopJoan Durbeyfield · 2 ep
- Rosalind KnightMrs. D'Urberville · 2 ep
- Anthony O'DonnellCrick · 2 ep
- Christine MooreMrs. Crick · 2 ep
- Bryan PringleKail · 2 ep
- Debbie ChazenMarian · 2 ep
- Candida RundleIzzy · 2 ep
- Amanda BrewsterRetty · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 8 March 1998
- Last aired
- 9 March 1998
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas Hardy.
1891
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
By Thomas Hardy
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles: quick answers
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
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What is Tess of the D'Urbervilles based on?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas Hardy.