The Mayor of Casterbridge

1978 TV-14 5h 50m 7.9

In a drunken and disheartened state, Michael Henchard sells his wife at a fair. When he becomes sober again, he realizes what he has done, and though unable to find his wife and child, changes his ways. He becomes the Mayor of the town....

In a drunken and disheartened state, Michael Henchard sells his wife at a fair. When he becomes sober again, he realizes what he has done, and though unable to find his wife and child, changes his ways. He becomes the Mayor of the town. Nearly twenty years later, his past comes back to haunt him. Written by

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part One

1. Part One

Aired: Jan 21, 1978

Michael Henchard sold his wife and daughter when drunk 18 years ago. Now, his...

Episode 2 Part Two

2. Part Two

Aired: Jan 28, 1978

Michael remarries Susan. He hires Donald Farfrae to manage his business but t...

Episode 3 Part Three

3. Part Three

Aired: Feb 4, 1978

After Susan dies, Michael tells Elizabeth-Jane about he being her father. How...

Episode 4 Part Four

4. Part Four

Aired: Feb 11, 1978

Michael's business reaches rock bottom. Lucetta and Donald become serious so ...

Episode 5 Part Five

5. Part Five

Aired: Feb 18, 1978

Michael is declared bankrupt and he sinks back to where he was 21 years ago. ...

Episode 6 Part Six

6. Part Six

Aired: Feb 25, 1978

A drunk Michael disrupts Prince Albert's visit to Casterbridge, which angers ...

Episode 7 Part Seven

7. Part Seven

Aired: Mar 4, 1978

Newson unexpectedly returns to Casterbridge and Michael promptly decides to l...

Info about The Mayor of Casterbridge

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Drama