Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090823 | 20090829 (R4) | Dramatisation by Jon Sen of Thomas Hardy's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers in the West Country. When Lady Viviette Constantine discovers the handsome young astronomer Swithin St Cleeve on the lonely tower on her estate, a story of passion and sacrifice begins. Lady Constantine - Maggie O'Neill Swithin St Cleeve - Blake Ritson Parson Torkingham - Conrad Nelson Tabitha Lark - Amy Humphreys Fellows - Stephen Tomlin Granny Martin - Pauline Jefferson Louis - Richard Heap Joshua - Carter Dowland Directed by Stefan Escreet. Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice |
| 02 | 20090830 | 20090905 (R4) | Dramatisation by Jon Sen of Thomas Hardy's tragic tale of star-crossed lovers in the West Country. Viviette and Swithin have married in secret, but chance and convention conspire against them and painful sacrifices have to be made. Lady Constantine - Maggie O'Neill Swithin St Cleeve - Blake Ritson Parson Torkingham - Conrad Nelson Tabitha Lark - Amy Humphreys Fellows - Stephen Tomlin Louis - Richard Heap Bishop Helmsdale - Russell Dixon Joshua - Carter Thomas Directed by Stefan Escreet. Viviette and Swithin have secretly married but chance and convention conspire against them |