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Effie Gray

Drama based on a true story. When young Effie Gray becomes the wife of John Ruskin, it soon becomes apparent that Ruskin regards her as a muse rather than a wife.

When young Effie Gray becomes the wife of John Ruskin, one of the most distinguished writers and critics of the day, who has known her since her childhood, it soon becomes apparent that Ruskin regards her as a muse rather than a wife, and the stifling atmosphere of their home and Ruskin's overbearing wealthy parents soon take a toll on Effie's health.

A trip back to Scotland for Ruskin to have his portrait painted by his protege John Everett Millais increases the distance between husband and wife, but the sympathy shown by Millais begins to offer her a release.

1 hour, 39 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Jun 202423:05
BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD

Music Played

  • Suspekt

    23 Kroner / Solfar

  • Dafydd Iwan

    Angor

  • The Proclaimers

    Sunshine on Leith

Credits

Effie GrayDakota Fanning
John RuskinGreg Wise
John Everett MillaisTom Sturridge
Mr RuskinDavid Suchet
Mrs RuskinJulie Walters
Lady EastlakeEmma Thompson
Sir Charles EastlakeJames Fox
Sophie GrayPolly Dartford
William Holman HuntTom Herriott
Dante Gabriel RossettiSam Churchill
Thomas WoolnerMartin Keatman
William Michael RossettiChris Haggart
James CollinsonAlex Best
Frederic StephensGeorge Laing
Wedding MinisterPatrick Doyle
Mr Gray (Effie's Father)Peter Farr
GeorgeRussell Tovey
DoctorRobbie Coltrane
DirectorRichard Laxton
WriterEmma Thompson

Broadcasts

  • Sat 11 Nov 201721:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sat 11 Nov 201722:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sat 1 Jun 201922:30
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 12 Apr 202023:15
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 28 May 202123:20
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Fri 26 Jan 202423:25
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Tue 11 Jun 202423:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland

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