Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20210530 | Sue Bridehead relates the story of Wessex stonemason, Jude Fawley, who aspires to be a scholar at the university of Christminster. But an early romance threatens to blow him off course. Starring Robert Emms, Kirsty Oswald, Elinor Coleman and Julius D'Silva. Dramatised by Graham White. Directed by Emma Harding Sue.....Kirsty Oswald Young Jude.....Hector Bateman-Harden Jude.....Robert Emms Drusilla.....Jane Slavin Arabella.....Elinor Coleman Phillotson.....Julius D'Silva Mrs Edlin.....Jessica Turner Troutham.....Tony Turner Taylor/ Shepherd...Nicholas Murchie Michael/ Carter 1/ Hawker.....David Sturzaker Anny.....Megan McInerney Miss Fontover.....Marilyn Nnadebe Carter 2/ Undergraduate....Joshua Riley Carter 3/ Undergraduate....Stewart Campbell Production Co-ordinator.....Maggie Olgiati Sound designer.....Caleb Knightley Sue Bridehead relates the story of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar. Bold new dramatisations of Thomas Hardy novels through the eyes of his female protagonists |
| 02 | 20210606 | Sue Bridehead relates the story of her radical relationship with stonemason, Jude. Despite their love for each other, Jude is still legally married to Arabella, so Sue determines to marry Phillotson. Starring Robert Emms, Kirsty Oswald and Julius D'Silva. Dramatised by Graham White. Directed by Emma Harding Sue.....Kirsty Oswald Jude.....Robert Emms Phillotson.....Julius D'Silva Drusilla.....Jane Slavin Arabella.....Elinor Coleman Juey.....Rafferty Railton Mrs Edlin.....Jessica Turner Taylor....Nicholas Murchie Vicar.....David Sturzaker Mary/Grace.....Megan McInerney Woman.....Marilyn Nnadebe Customer 1.....Joshua Riley Customer 2....Stewart Campbell Production Co-ordinator.....Maggie Olgiati Sound designer.....Caleb Knightley Sue marries Phillotson. But her true feelings for Jude can't be concealed for long. Bold new dramatisations of Thomas Hardy novels through the eyes of his female protagonists |
| 03 | 20210613 | Sue and Jude are now living together, with their three children, but their unmarried status makes them perpetual outcasts. And the strains of their situation take a tragic toll on young Juey. Starring Robert Emms, Kirsty Oswald, Julius D'Silva and Elinor Coleman. Dramatised by Graham White. Directed by Emma Harding Sue.....Kirsty Oswald Jude.....Robert Emms Phillotson.....Julius D'Silva Arabella.....Elinor Coleman Juey.....Rafferty Railton Mrs Edlin.....Jessica Turner Taylor/ Policeman....Nicholas Murchie Landlady....Marilyn Nnadebe Vicar.....David Sturzaker Gravedigger.....Toby Turner Woman.....Jane Slavin Girl.....Megan McInerney Friend 1.....Joshua Riley Friend 2....Stewart Campbell Production Co-ordinator.....Maggie Olgiati Sound designer.....Caleb Knightley Sue and Jude's unconventional relationship ends in tragedy. Bold new dramatisations of Thomas Hardy novels through the eyes of his female protagonists |