Episode 1
After surviving a harsh charity school, orphan Jane Eyre takes a job as a governess. But her peaceful existence is suddenly shattered.
After surviving the cruel regime of a harsh charity school, orphan Jane Eyre takes a job as a governess at Thornfield Hall. Here, she finds herself increasingly attracted to her enigmatic master, Mr Rochester. But Jane's peaceful existence is shattered when strange events in the night threaten danger.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Jane Eyre | Ruth Wilson |
| Rochester | Toby Stephens |
| Mrs Fairfax | Lorraine Ashbourne |
| Grace Poole | Pam Ferris |
| Mrs Reed | Tara Fitzgerald |
| Leah | Letty Butler |
| Blanche Ingram | Christina Cole |
| Colonel Dent | Arthur Cox |
| Mary Ingram | Maisie Dimbleby |
| Eliza Reed | Bethany Gill |
| Lady Lynn | Jeanne Golding |
| Young Jane Eyre | Georgie Henley |
| George | Ned Irish |
| Adele | Cosima Littlewood |
| John Eshton | Aidan McArdle |
| Mr Brocklehurst | Richard McCabe |
| Sophie | Elsa Mollien |
| John Reed | George O'Connell |
| Helen Burns | Hester Odgers |
| Mason | Daniel Pirrie |
| Celine Varens | Eglantine Rembauville-Nicolle |
| Headmistress | Sally Sheridan |
| Sarah | Samantha Siddall |
| Bessie | Rebekah Staton |
| Doctor Carter | Stephen Tomlin |
| Mrs. Dent | Charlotte West-Oram |
| Director | Susanna White |
| Writer | Sandy Welch |
| Producer | Diederick Santer |
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