TV series
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
2008, English, on BBC One.
A thrilling story of seduction, love and betrayal.
The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2008
Worth the Hype
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Where to watch Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part Four
Aired 5 October 2008
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Gemma ArtertonTess Durbeyfield · 4 ep
- Eddie RedmayneAngel Clare · 4 ep
- Hans MathesonAlec D'Urberville · 4 ep
- Ruth JonesJoan Durbeyfield · 4 ep
- Christopher FairbankGroby · 4 ep
- Ian Puleston-DaviesJohn Durbeyfield · 4 ep
- Jo WoodcockLiza-Lu Durbeyfield · 4 ep
- Hugh SkinnerFelix Clare · 4 ep
- Steven RobertsonCuthbert Clare · 4 ep
- Donald SumpterParson Tringham · 3 ep
- Joel RowbottomAbraham Durbeyfield · 3 ep
- Christine BottomleyKate · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 September 2008
- Last aired
- 5 October 2008
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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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, an 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy.
Novel · 1891
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
By Thomas Hardy
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles: quick answers
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Tess of the D'Urbervilles are there?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Tess of the D'Urbervilles finished?
Yes. Tess of the D'Urbervilles ended in 2008, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Tess of the D'Urbervilles on?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Tess of the D'Urbervilles parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Tess of the D'Urbervilles?
If you liked Tess of the D'Urbervilles, try North & South, Little Dorrit, Downton Abbey.
What is Tess of the D'Urbervilles based on?
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is based on Tess of the d'Urbervilles, an 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy.