Episodes

1. Gateshead

This dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.

2. Lowood Institute

Jane's open defiance of her unjust and tyrannical aunt has led to her dismissal from Gateshead Hall. She's to go instead to Lowood School, where strict discipline is in order.

3. Thornfield

Conditions have improved at Lowood School, and Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.

4. Rochester

Happy in her new post, Jane gets on with a new pupil, Adele, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax. She also meets her new employer, Mr. Rochester.

5. Guests

Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.

6. A Death in the Family

Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.

7. Proposal

Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.

8. A Secret Is Revealed

Mr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.

9. Beggarwoman to Teacher

Jane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.

10. Family Found

A destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.

11. Reunion

Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.

Overview

A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their happiness at risk.

Details

Genres

Drama

Language

EN

First Air Date

1983-10-09

Seasons

1

Episodes

11

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