Book at Bedtime – Jane Eyre (2004)

Based on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Young, ignored and ill-treated, can the orphaned Jane Eyre escape her conditions in Gateshead? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

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Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004)

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 1: Escape?

2004 | 13'47''

Young, ignored and ill-treated, can the orphaned Jane Eyre escape her conditions in Gateshead? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 2: A New Beginning

2004 | 13'49''

Freed from the humiliations inflicted by her aunt, Jane hopes for a new beginning. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 3: Friendship

2004 | 25'00''

With her ambitions crushed at the Institute for Orphans, Jane's hopes are restored by friendship. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 4: A New Home

2004 | 13'47''

Jane has a new home, Thornfield Hall, and meets her new employer for the first time. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 5: Mr Rochester

2004 | 13'43''

Jane learns a little of Mr Rochester's history - and comes to his aid for the second time. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 6: Jane's Dreams

2004 | 14'04''

Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 7: Cries in the Night

2004 | 13'56''

The mysteries of Thornfield Hall deepen as Jane hears strange cries in the night. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 8: Troubling News

2004 | 13'49''

As Jane tries to suppress her feelings for Rochester, there is troubling news from her family. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 9: An Encounter

2004 | 13'56''

An encounter in an orchard on Midsummer's Eve has implications for Jane's happiness. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 10: A Shocking Revelation

2004 | 13'54''

Believing her happiness with Mr Rochester assured, a shocking revelation threatens Jane's dreams. Read by Anne...

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 11: Conscience

2004 | 14'07''

Will Jane listen to her conscience and make a decision to the cost of her own happiness? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 12: New Friends

2004 | 13'37''

Having left Mr Rochester and Thornfield Hall, can Jane make new friends and begin a new life? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 13: Something Unexpected

2004 | 13'43''

Jane has a new home, work and friends, but then something quite unexpected happens, Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 14: New Wealth

2004 | 13'58''

Jane's new-found wealth is tainted by news of the fate of Thornfield and her master. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 15: Jane's Search

2004 | 14'10''

After hearing the shocking news of Mr Rochester's misfortune, Jane begins her search for him. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.

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