The version against which all others must be judged

Jane Eyre 2006 is having a well-deserved moment. Digital Spy sings its praises.

If you're looking for a Brontë adaptation to whet your appetite ahead of Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights next year, a modern classic has just resurfaced on BBC iPlayer.

Starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens, Jane Eyre first aired in 2006 to critical acclaim, even picking up BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

Following a reunion between its lead stars, the four-part adaption has captivated new audiences on iPlayer and can be found on the streaming service's 'New and Trending' section.

Wilson stars as the titular character from Charlotte Brontë's 1847 gothic novel with Stephens taking on the role of the mysterious Mr Rochester.

Viewers were just as enamoured as critics with the adaptation, with one fan on IMDB calling it "a true masterpiece".

Another user called it: "A lavish production in all the right ways (script, cast, direction, location, details), this is a perfect literary adaptation - very much in the heritage of the BBC's 1996 Pride and Prejudice, but perhaps even better."

While a third added: "Surely this is the version against which all others must be judged? Outstanding performances by the two leads."

Just last week, Wilson and Stephens reunited for iPlayer's Remembers... series where they discussed the adaptation.

Wilson revealed that, nearly 20 years on, she still has people coming up to her to talk about her performance, with young girls telling her: "You're my favourite Jane Eyre."

The actor only had one screen credit to her name prior to being cast in Jane Eyre and admitted she was "excited and terrified at the same time" when she got the call that she'd been cast. (Stephanie Chase)

RadioTimes sums up all that is known about Chalie xcx's soundtrack for Wuthering Heights 2026. The New York Times includes Chains of Love on a list of '8 New Songs You Should Hear Now'.

1. Charli XCX: “Chains of Love”

Wisely, Charli XCX will be following “Brat” with something completely different: a full-album soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s upcoming take on “Wuthering Heights.” The two singles she has released from it are a far cry from the confessional club classics of her 2024 breakout album — a moody, melodramatic collaboration with John Cale (who, to be fair, is brat) and this lush, reverb-drenched pop ballad that brings me back to the best moments of her 2013 debut album, “True Romance.” If “Brat” wasn’t your thing, give this one (and what I hear as its companion piece, her great 2011 single “Stay Away”) a try. (Lindsay Zoladz)

Esquire lists 'The 8 Men's Haircut Trends That Will Be Huge in 2026, From the Baby Mullet to the Army-Grade Buzzcut' and one of them is

Mutton Chops

No, but seriously. If you haven't seen the trailer for Wuthering Heights, you might not know where we're coming from. If you have seen the trailer for Wuthering Heights, which drops in February 2026, hear us out. In it Jacob Elordi has 17th Century mutton chops. Big, ol' side burns and a shaggy head of hair up top. All his own. Grown out especially for the film, sure, but we weren't mad at him for sporting them throughout 2024. "You'll want long, squared sideburns below the jawline with a soft and natural length on top," says Mills. "Keep it loose, romantic, and slightly wild." (Zak Maoui)

The BookClub has an AI-generated list of '7 Books With the Best Love Stories Ever' which includes both Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Rather silly to have AI do what humans have been doing for years on the internet.