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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Sun, Sep 14, 2008
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

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Cast

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  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton
    as Tess Durbeyfield
  • Eddie Redmayne
    Eddie Redmayne
    as Angel Clare
  • Hans Matheson
    Hans Matheson
    as Alec D'Urberville
  • Ruth Jones
    Ruth Jones
    as Joan Durbeyfield
  • Christopher Fairbank
    Christopher Fairbank
    as Groby
  • Ian Puleston-Davies
    Ian Puleston-Davies
    as John Durbeyfield
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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Ended · 4 aired
Season 1
4 episodes · 4 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, Sep 14, 2008 · 60m

    Tess Durbeyfield is encouraged by her father to seek advancement with their supposed wealthy relatives, the D'Urbervilles. There she meets the charming Alec, who showers her with attention and gifts. But she soon discovers a dark side to her suitor...

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, Sep 21, 2008 · 60m

    A shamed Tess returns home with her sickly baby, Sorrow, after being seduced by Alec D'Urberville. But when she finds work on a dairy farm, she meets Angel Clare again, a young man who can offer the love and deliverance she craves.

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Sun, Sep 28, 2008 · 60m

    Tess agrees to marry Angel, to his great joy. When he confesses to a dishonourable event in his own past, Tess feels that she can at last tell him about her relationship with Alec D'Urberville and its consequences.

  • E4
    Episode 4
    Aired · Sun, Oct 5, 2008 · 60m

    Last of the drama series based on Thomas Hardy's novel. Tess pleads with Angel to return home, all the while being relentlessly pursued by Alec. Will she find happiness?