Jude the Obscure(1971)

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1 Seasons

Drama

Overview

Jude the Obscure is a British television serial directed by Hugh David and dramatised by Harry Green, based on Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel of the same name. Born into poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life gradually descends into tragedy.

Created By: Harry Green

Episodes

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Ep 1

At Marygreen

Jude Fawley lives in the village of Marygreen with his aunt. When his schoolmaster leaves Marygreen for a position of Christminster, Jude hopes to follow him there someday to attend school.

06/02/197150 min

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Ep 2

To Christminster

Jude serves out his apprenticeship as a stonemason and then travels to Christminster to attend school.

13/02/197150 min

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Ep 3

To Melchester

Jude is rejected for admission by the Dean of Cardinal College.

20/02/197150 min

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Ep 4

To Shaston

Phillotson proposes to Sue, who seeks Jude's advice.

27/02/197150 min

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Ep 5

To Aldbrickham

Sue and Jude begin divorce proceedings against their respective spouses and start living together under one roof but in separate rooms.

06/03/197150 min

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Ep 6

Christminster Again

Jude travels in search of work and the pregnant Sue finds that she must work too.

13/03/197150 min

Top Cast

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Jude Fawley

Fiona Walker

Fiona Walker

Sue Bridehead

John Franklyn-Robbins

John Franklyn-Robbins

Richard Phillotson

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkBBC Two

TypeMiniseries