Wuthering Heights (1978)

Based on Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

First of five of this adaptation of the novel by Emily Bronte. 1801: A social visit becomes a night of terror for Lockwood and a journey into the past for Heathcliff (Ken Hutchison).

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Two
Duration: 50'22''
Broadcast date: 1978

Usage

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

Literary Resource

More episodes from this series

Wuthering Heights (1978) | Episode 1

1978 | 50'22''

First of five of this adaptation of the novel by Emily Bronte. 1801: A social visit becomes a night of terror for Lockwood and a journey...

Wuthering Heights (1978) | Episode 2

1978 | 52'21''

Heathcliff is determined on revenge for the ill-treatment he receives from Hindley. He is only sustained by his love for Cathy.

Wuthering Heights (1978) | Episode 3

1978 | 50'46''

Three years have passed since Heathcliff's disappearance and Cathy is peacefully married to Edgar Linton.

Wuthering Heights (1978) | Episode 4

1978 | 51'09''

After eloping with Heathcliff, Isabella is living wretchedly at Wuthering Heights.

Wuthering Heights (1978) | Episode 5

1978 | 51'58''

Heathcliff has imprisoned Catherine at Wuthering Heights refusing to release her until she marries Linton.

Other Archive resources

Wuthering Heights | BBC Two | 1967

Wuthering Heights (1967) | 4: The Last Revenge

Hindley has died and Heathcliff now owns Wuthering Heights. Determined to gain possessions also of Thrushcross Grange, he is forcing his son Lintom to marry Catherine.

Wuthering Heights | BBC Two | 1967

Wuthering Heights (1967) | 3: The Abduction

To revenge himself Heathcliff has married Isabella Linton. Cathy has died giving birth to a daughter and Heathcliff has prayed that her soul will never leave him so long as he lives.