After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Miniseries
11 episodes
1. GatesheadThis dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.12+CC28minOct 9, 1983
2. Lowood InstituteJane's open defiance of her unjust and tyrannical aunt has led to her dismissal from Gateshead Hall. She's to go instead to Lowood School, where strict discipline is in order.12+CC28minOct 16, 1983
3. ThornfieldConditions have improved at Lowood School, and Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.12+CC27minOct 23, 1983
4. RochesterHappy in her new post, Jane gets on with a new pupil, Adele, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax. She also meets her new employer, Mr. Rochester.12+CC30minOct 30, 1983
5. GuestsJane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.12+CC30minNov 6, 1983
6. A Death in the FamilyMr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.12+CC30minNov 13, 1983
7. ProposalSummoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.12+CC30minNov 20, 1983
8. A Secret Is RevealedMr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.12+CC30minNov 27, 1983
9. Beggarwoman to TeacherJane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.12+CC30minDec 4, 1983
10. Family FoundA destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.12+CC30minDec 11, 1983
11. ReunionJane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.12+CC30minDec 18, 1983
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After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Edward Rochester. Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Julian Amyes
- Created by
- Barry Letts
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
12+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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