Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

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.

Year1998

Number of episodes2

Number of seasons1

Episode run time90

StatusEnded

GenresDrama

Production countriesUnited Kingdom

Networks

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

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