Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens Remember... Jane Eyre

The BBC’s 2006 adaption of Jane Austen’s classic novel Jane Eyre was a hit with critics and viewers alike, and brought together actors Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens in the leading roles of Jane and the brooding Mr Rochester.

Here, the reunited pair look back on the production, sharing their memories of being part of the cast, recalling what it was like working opposite each other and outlining the challenges involved in bringing such iconic characters from English literature from the page to the screen.