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A thrilling story of seduction, love and betrayal. - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Series Details

Title: Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Release Date: 14 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h

Genre: Drama

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Production Companies: BBC, GBH, BBC Drama Productions

Overview: The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.5 (52 votes)

Cast

  • Tess Durbeyfield: Gemma Arterton
  • Angel Clare: Eddie Redmayne
  • Alec D'Urberville: Hans Matheson
  • Joan Durbeyfield: Ruth Jones
  • Groby: Christopher Fairbank
  • John Durbeyfield: Ian Puleston-Davies
  • Liza-Lu Durbeyfield: Jo Woodcock
  • Felix Clare: Hugh Skinner
  • Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Miniseries)

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