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Jane Eyre

The T.V. adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre is about a young woman who becomes governess to the ward of Mr. Rochester, a brooding and enigmatic man. They fall in love, but what secrets lie in his past and threaten to enter their future?

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Cast & Crew See All

Ruth Wilson
Jane Eyre
Toby Stephens
Rochester
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mrs. Fairfax

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode 1

Sun, Jan 21, 200750 mins

Jane Eyre, an orphaned girl, is sent to Lowood School by her uncaring aunt Mrs Reed, who no longer wants the child in her house where Jane was ill-treated by cousins and aunt. Jane remains at Lowood School until the age of 19 and eventually becomes a governess. She receives a position at Thornfield Hall as a governess for Adele, a French girl in the care of Edward Rochester, the master of Thornfield Hall. From the housekeeper Jane learns that the master of the house is rarely at home. One day, she finally meets Rochester on one of his returns to Thornfield. For the first time, Jane feels as if she belongs somewhere and soon begins to love Thornfield. But this is challenged when Jane one day wakes to strange noises in the house. When she follows the sounds she discovers a fire in Rochester's room.

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Awards

  • 2008 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 2008 - CDG Award - Outstanding Made for Television Movie or Miniseries - nominated
  • 2007 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - nominated
  • 2007 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Make Up & Hair Design - winner

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