The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003)

EndedScripted showDrama

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper. 

 

 


 

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (120 min)

Last Episode

Part 2
Season 1Episode 2120 min

Part 2

As Farfrae's prospects rise, Henchard's begin to fall, and the two become rivals in love as well as business.

août 25, 2003

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2août 25, 2003
S01E01Part 1août 17, 2003
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Cast

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

plays Donald Farfrae
Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

plays Michael Henchard
Polly Walker

Polly Walker

plays Lucetta Templeman
Juliet Aubrey

Juliet Aubrey

plays Susan Henchard
Jodhi May

Jodhi May

plays Elizabeth Jane
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Characters

Donald Farfrae

Donald Farfrae

played by James Purefoy
Michael Henchard

Michael Henchard

played by Ciarán Hinds
Lucetta Templeman

Lucetta Templeman

played by Polly Walker
Susan Henchard

Susan Henchard

played by Juliet Aubrey
Elizabeth Jane

Elizabeth Jane

played by Jodhi May
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