Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Overview

Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.

Network

• ITV1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Justine Waddell

  Tess Durbeyfield

  2 eps

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  Jason Flemyng

  Alec D'Urberville

  2 eps

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  Oliver Milburn

  Angel Clare

  2 eps

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  John McEnery

  Jack Durbeyfield

  2 eps

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