Jane Eyre in BBC7

We remind our readers of an alert for today, December 17, already present on our sidebar. BBC7 re-airs a Jane Eyre 1994 radio adaptation with Ciarán Hinds (three years before incarnating Mr. Rochester in the 1997 A& E version with Samantha Morton) and Sophie Thompson (yes, Emma Thompson's sister) as Jane Eyre. Other members of the cast include Angela Down and John Duttine. The radio drama was adapted by Micheline Wandor and directed by Cherry Cookson.

Sun 17 Dec, 10:00 - 11:00 60 mins Four-part adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's love story, with Sophie Thompson. Episode 1 of 4.
[Rptd today, 7.00pm]. Stereo

First aired in 1994 (August/September). Re-aired in 2004 and 2005 in BBC7.
01 Jane, The Child
Jane applies for a job as a governess. Episode 1 of 4.
02 Jane, The Governess
Jane Eyre has started working as a governess at Thornfield Hall, and her feelings for Mr Rochester have started growing. Episode 2 of 4.
03 Jane, The Fugitive
Mr Rochester is soon to be married and Jane will leave Thornfield Hall. But there's still a disturbance in the attic. Episode 3 of 4.
04 Jane, The Wife
Having left Thornfield Hall on foot, Jane is taken in, sick and hungry, by the parson and his sister. But she still thinks of Mr Rochester. Episode 4 of 4.
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