“The Dennis Potter adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic tale”
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 BBC seven-part serial based on the eponymous 1886 book by the British novelist Thomas Hardy. The six-hour drama was written by dramatist Dennis Potter and directed by David Giles, with Alan Bates as the title character. Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fair and, for five guineas, sells his wife and child to a sailor. When the horror of his act finally sets in, Henchard swears he will not touch alcohol for twenty-one years. Through hard work and acumen, he becomes rich, respected, and eventually the mayor of Casterbridge. But eighteen years after his fateful oath, his wife and daughter return to Casterbridge, and his fortunes steadily decline.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- BBC
- Network
- BBC Two
- Created By
- Dennis Potter
- Last Episode
- S1 E7 · Mar 5, 1978
Media
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What is The Mayor of Casterbridge about?
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 BBC seven-part serial based on the eponymous 1886 book by the British novelist Thomas Hardy. The six-hour drama was written by dramatist Dennis Potter and directed by David Giles, with Alan Bates as the title character. Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fa…
How many episodes does The Mayor of Casterbridge have?
The Mayor of Casterbridge has 7 episodes — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in The Mayor of Casterbridge?
The series stars Alan Bates, Janet Maw, Jack Galloway.
When was The Mayor of Casterbridge released?
The Mayor of Casterbridge was released in 1978 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
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