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The Dennis Potter adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic tale

Overview

Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fair and for five guineas sells his wife and child to a sailor. When the horror of his act finally sets in, Henchard swears he will not touch alcohol for twenty-one years. Through hard work and acumen, he becomes rich, respected, and eventually the mayor of Casterbridge. But eighteen years after his fateful oath, his wife and daughter, Elizabeth-Jane, return to Casterbridge, and his fortunes steadily decline.

Series Cast

  1. Anna Massey as Lucetta Farfrae/Templeman

    Anna Massey

    Lucetta Farfrae/Templeman

    12 Episodes

  2. Ronald Lacey as Jopp

    Ronald Lacey

    Jopp

    11 Episodes

  3. Jeffrey Holland as Carter

    Jeffrey Holland

    Carter

    11 Episodes

  4. Richard Owens as Newson

    Richard Owens

    Newson

    10 Episodes

  5. Alan Bates as Michael Henchard

    Alan Bates

    Michael Henchard

    7 Episodes

  6. Janet Maw

    Elizabeth-Jane

    7 Episodes

  7. Jack Galloway

    Donald Farfrae

    7 Episodes

  8. Avis Bunnage as Mrs. Goodenough

    Avis Bunnage

    Mrs. Goodenough

    7 Episodes

  9. Douglas Milvain

    Coney

    7 Episodes

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Last Season

Miniseries

1978 • 7 Episodes

Season 1 of The Mayor of Casterbridge premiered on January 22, 1978.

Part Seven

(1x7, March 5, 1978) Season Finale

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The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge

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Status Ended

Network

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Type Miniseries

Original Language English

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