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1811, Yorkshire. Shirley begins to question Caroline about her interest in Robert Moore after making a startling discovery. Stars Lesley Sharp.

Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, dramatises Charlotte Bronte's tale of romantic entanglements and turbulent times in the Yorkshire of 1811.

Shirley begins to question Caroline when she discovers that her friend wears a locket containing a lock of Robert's hair. And Caroline makes a startling discovery when work is begun to help the poor.

Directed by Tracey Neale.

15 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
Charlotte BronteLesley Sharp
ShirleyJemima Rooper
CarolineJoanne Froggatt
RobertJoseph Kloska
Mrs PryorChristine Kavanagh
DirectorTracey Neale
AdaptorRachel Joyce
AuthorCharlotte Bronte

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