Mayor of Casterbridge | Episode 2

Based on Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy

Michael Henchard is the Mayor of Casterbridge. Eighteen years ago he sold his wife Susan. Now she has returned. For honour's sake, Michael decides they must remarry.

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Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 51'35''
  • Broadcast date: 1978
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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Mayor of Casterbridge | Episode 5

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