Sue and Jude are now living together, but their unmarried status makes them perpetual outcasts. And the strains of their situation take a tragic toll on young Juey. Show more
Now Jude has revealed that he's still married to Arabella, Sue determines to marry Phillotson. But true feelings can't be concealed for long. Stars Robert Emms and Kirsty Oswald. Show more
Giles throws a party to impress Grace. Ayeesha Menon's dramatisation of Thomas Hardy's novel of love, money and social ambition, tells the story from the perspective of Marty South Show more
Marty South tells no one of her love for Giles Winterbourne in Thomas Hardy's story of ambition, money and missed chances. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon and starring Katy Sobey. Show more
Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles in Thomas Hardy's story of love and social ambition, dramatised by Ayeesha Menon. With Katy Sobey, Oliver Hembrough and Holli Dempsey. Show more
Midsummer Eve and Grace is thrown into the arms of a new lover in Ayeesha Menon's dramatisation of Thomas Hardy's story of missed chances. With Holli Dempsey and Sacha Dhawan. Show more
Melbury now regrets encouraging Grace to marry Fitzpiers, and decides to confront Mrs Charmond. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon, with Katy Sobey, Nicholas Murchie and Holli Dempsey. Show more
Giles and Grace seize on a new possibility of freedom. Hardy's novel of passion and ambition is dramatised by Ayeesha Menon and stars Oliver Hembrough, Holli Dempsey and Katy Sobey Show more
Grace returns to Little Hintock after her honeymoon, but it's not long before her new husband's attention wanders. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon, with Holli Dempsey and Sacha Dhawan. Show more
In desperation, Grace turns to Giles for help, with tragic consequences. Ayeesha Menon's dramatisation stars Oliver Hembrough, Holli Dempsey and Katy Sobey. Show more
A contrite Fitzpiers begs Grace to give him another chance. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon and starring Katy Sobey, Holli Dempsey and Sacha Dhawan. Show more
Adapted by Anita Sullivan. A star-crossed love story across class boundaries: two infinitesimal lives set against the background of the stellar universe. Show more
Adapted by Anita Sullivan. A star-crossed love story across class boundaries: two infinitesimal lives set against the background of the stellar universe. Show more
Giles is distracted by Grace's return to Little Hintock in Thomas Hardy's story of love, social ambition and missed chances. Dramatised by Ayeesha Menon and starring Katy Sobey. Show more
Sue Bridehead relates the story of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar. But an early romance threatens to blow him off course. Stars Robert Emms and Kirsty Oswald. Show more
Dramatisation of Hardy's novel about Tess Durbeyfield, a beautiful, poor young woman from Dorset. After her disastrous wedding night, Angel goes away and Tess gets a farming job. Show more
The story of the precarious life of beautiful, poor Dorset woman Tess Durbeyfield in a new, three-part dramatisation of Thomas Hardy's novel. Tess tells the story. Show more
Dramatisation of Hardy's novel about Tess Durbeyfield, a beautiful, poor young Dorset woman. Attempting to put her sorrows behind her, Tess goes to work at Talbothay's Dairy. Show more
Hardy's Women
The Hand of Ethelberta
57 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Adapted By Katherine Jakeways.
All of London is in pursuit of Ethelberta's hand, but the infamous poet is not quite the lady they think she is. Show more