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Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardy - The Mayor of Casterbridge: Episode 2: Rivals

Drama: Classic & Period

Episode 2

Episode 2: Rivals

Rivals

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After 19 years apart, mayor Michael Henchard is reunited with his wife.

After 19 years apart, mayor Michael Henchard is reunited with his wife. Thomas Hardy drama starring David Calder and Janet Dale.

Apart for 19 years, the ashamed Michael Henchard is finally reunited with his wife, Susan - but his pain isn't over yet... 

Stars David Calder as Michael Henchard, Janet Dale as Susan, Andrea Wray as Elizabeth-Jane, Jason Flemyng as Donald Farfrae, Sandra Berkin as Lucetta and Gerry Hinks as Solomon Longways. 

19th century Dorset is brought vividly to life in Thomas Hardy 's magnificent story of a man whose impetuous, vital character is the seed of his own downfall. 

Music arranged and played by Dave Townsend and the Mellstock Band. 

Dramatised in 4-parts by Sally Hedges 

Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Nigel Bryant

First broadcast on BBC Radio in 1994.

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Thomas Hardy's powerful tale of the repercussions from a drunken act by the respectable Michael Henchard. Stars David Calder

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