3 episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 19970815 | * 20050211, * 20050212, * 20060129, * 20080519, * 20080520 | In Cornwall young ARCHITECT Stephen Smith vies for the love of Elfride, but the machinations of Mrs Jephcott threaten his plans. Thomas Hardy's bittersweet love story, dramatised in three parts by Jane Beeson. 1: The daughter of a local parson makes an unsuccessful attempt at eloping with a young ARCHITECT. With Nigel Stock, Alan Dudley and Katherine Parr. Director Cherry Cookson. The autobiographical nature of Thomas Hardy's novel caused much intrigue when it was first published. With Michael Maloney. |
| 02 | 19970822 | * 20050214, * 20050215, * 20060205, * 20080520, * 20080521 | Henry Knight arrives and there is an immediate attraction between him and Elfride. But Stephen is on his way home. Thomas Hardy's bittersweet love story, dramatised in three parts by Jane Beeson. 2: After their unsuccessful attempt to elope, Elfride and Stephen part with the hope that one day her father will agree to the match. She returns home to find a new suitor waiting for her. With Jeremy Irons as Henry Knight, Janet Maw as Elfride and Michael Maloney as Stephen. Director Cherry Cookson. Elfride fails to marry Stephen and falls for an esteemed man of letters. The partly autobiographical novel by Thomas Hardy. |
| 03 LAST | 19970829 | * 20050215, * 20050216, * 20060212, * 20080521, * 20080522 | Elfride encounters her old love Stephen and resolves to tell Henry about her past. Partly autobiographical novel by Thomas Hardy. Since the encounter with her old love Stephen in the church, Elfride resolves to tell Henry Knight the truth about her past. Thomas Hardy's bittersweet love story, dramatised in three parts by Jane Beeson. 3: Since an accidental encounter with her old love Stephen, Elfride is painfully resolved to tell Henry Knight the truth about her past. With Jeremy Irons as Henry Knight, Janet Maw as Elfride and Michael Maloney as Stephen. Director Cherry Cookson. Elfride's past finally catches up with her and she faces some difficult questions from Henry. |