Tess of the D'Urbervilles

2008 TV-PG 1 Season

Gemma Arterton stars in a passionate and sensual version of Thomas Hardy's infamous novel.

Directed by: David Blair
Cast: Gemma Arterton · Anna Massey · Ruth Jones
Genre: Based on Books · Drama Series · Based on Books

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4 Episodes

1 - Episode 1 53 min

Hardship forces Tess Durbeyfield to seek support from her 'relatives', the D'Urbervilles.

2 - Episode 2 53 min

Tess returns home in confusion and shame after being seduced by her manipulative 'cousin'.

3 - Episode 3 53 min

Tess agrees to marry Angel, who confesses to a dishonourable event in his past.

4 - Episode 4 53 min

As Tess pleads with Angel to return, she is relentlessly pursued by Alec.

When the beautiful and innocent Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting the manipulative Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent... Whilst unstintingly gorgeous and romantic, David Nicholls' adaptation is an intense, moving and provocative depiction of the tragically beautiful story.

Directed by: David Blair
Cast: Gemma Arterton · Anna Massey · Ruth Jones · Christopher Fairbank · Donald Sumpter · Ian Puleston-Davies · Hans Matheson · Eddie Redmayne · Jodie Whittaker
Genre: Based on Books · Drama Series · Based on Books

Languages: English
Partner BBC Learning