Silas Marner (1964)

Based on Silas Marner by George Eliot

First of six of this adaptation of the novel by George Eliot. After plans have been made for a wedding, a crime is discovered.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 25'40''
  • Broadcast date: 1964
Usage

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

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More episodes from this series

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 1

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 1

1964 | 25'40''

First of six of this adaptation of the novel by George Eliot. After plans have been made for a wedding, a crime is discovered.

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 2

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 2

1964 | 24'21''

Silas makes a major decision and uses his knowledge of herbs with unexpected results.

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 3

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 3

1964 | 24'55''

Godfrey pays a secret visit and Dunsey meets with an accident.

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 4

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 4

1964 | 24'55''

Silas has a disagreeable shock and Godfrey has an alarming communication.

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 5

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 5

1964 | 25'10''

A child enters Silas's life and Godfrey pays a call on Nancy.

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 6

Silas Marner (1964) | Episode 6

1964 | 24'56''

Godfrey clears his conscience and Eppie is forced to make a choice.
Other Archive resources
Silas Marner | BBC One | 1969

Omnibus | The Confessions of Marian Evans: A Portrait of George Eliot

Marian Evans became world famous in 1859 at the age of 39 as George Eliot, the author of ''Adam Bede''. Film shows what happened to the girl from Nuneaton before she became a great novelist.
Silas Marner | BBC Radio 4 | 2010

In Our Time | Silas Marner

Melvyn Bragg and guests Rosemary Ashton, Dinah Birch and Valentine Cunningham discuss George Eliot's 1861 novel Silas Marner.