Jane Eyre
The story of Jane Eyre, the plain quakerish governess is told from her childhood until she arrives at Thornfield Hall to tutor the young Adele. She finds herself intrigued by and attracted to Thornfield's owner, the dark, sardonic (natch) Mr. Rochester. But a dread secret resides in Thornfield Hall.
- 1983-1983
- 1 season
- BBC Video
- Drama
- TV-PG
The story of Jane Eyre, the plain quakerish governess is told from her childhood until she arrives at Thornfield Hall to tutor the young Adele. She finds herself intrigued by and attracted to Thornfield's owner, the dark, sardonic (natch) Mr. Rochester. But a dread secret resides in Thornfield Hall.
Season 1 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 1983
Episode 1
Gateshead
28 mins
This dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.
Episode 2
Lowood Institute
30 mins
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.
Episode 3
Thornfield
27 mins
Conditions have improved at Lowood School & Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.
Episode 4
Rochester
29 mins
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.
Episode 5
Guests
30 mins
Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.
Episode 6
A Death in the Family
30 mins
Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.
Episode 7
Proposal
28 mins
Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.
Episode 8
A Secret Is Revealed
29 mins
Mr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.
Episode 9
Beggarwoman to Teacher
27 mins
Jane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.
Episode 10
Family Found
30 mins
A destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.
Episode 11
Reunion
28 mins
Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.