Jude the Obscure

Overview

Jude the Obscure is a British television serial directed by Hugh David and dramatised by Harry Green, based on Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel of the same name. Born into poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life gradually descends into tragedy.

Created by Harry Green

Network

• BBC Two

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Robert Powell

  Jude Fawley

  6 eps

• Fiona Walker

  Sue Bridehead

  6 eps

• 

  John Franklyn-Robbins

  Richard Phillotson

  6 eps

• Daphne Heard

  Drusilla Fawley

  5 eps

Themes

• based on novel or book
• miniseries
• poverty

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