Four-part television adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, set in his fictional county of Wessex. When Tess (Gemma Arterton) is sent to work for distant relatives following the death of her parents, she is pursued and exploited by Alec D'Urberville (Hans Matheson), eventually falling pregnant to him. Tess flees, and finally falls in love with the handsome Angel Clare (Eddie Redmayne), who seems to offer everything that Tess has wanted. But after he proposes marriage, tragedy strikes when Tess decides to confess her past to him the night before their wedding.
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
My husband and I sat down to watch this series every time it was on, however I feel that he enjoyed it more than I did. I do admit she has lovely hair though.
Review by Elena of the Swansea Borders on 2009-02-05 17:52:15
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- ISBN
5051561027710
- Published
- October 27th 2008 by 2 Entertain
- Category
- Drama
- County of origin
- United Kingdom
- Certification
- tc
- Running time
- 240
- Colour format
- Colour