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5. Blood

After a ghastly cry in the middle of the night wakes all in Thornfield Hall, Rochester asks for Jane's help. Stars Amanda Hale.

After a ghastly cry in the middle of the night wakes all in Thornfield Hall, Rochester asks for Jane's help.

As they climb the stairs, he asks if she is afraid of blood.

Charlotte Bronte's most beloved novel dramatised by Rachel Joyce.

Jane ....... Amanda Hale
Rochester ....... Tom Burke
Mason ....... Ewan Bailey
Blanche ....... Evie Killip
Bessie ....... Katie Redford
Mrs Reed ...... Tracy Wiles

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2016.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Oct 202503:45

Credits

RoleContributor
JaneAmanda Hale
RochesterTom Burke
MasonEwan Bailey
BlancheEvie Killip
BessieKatie Redford
Mrs ReedTracy Wiles
DirectorTracey Neale
ProducerTracey Neale
AuthorCharlotte Bronte
AdaptorRachel Joyce

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Mar 201610:45
  • Fri 4 Mar 201619:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 202508:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 202513:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 202519:45
  • Sat 18 Oct 202503:45

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