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Masterpiece Season 37 Episodes
Season 37 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Jane Eyre
Sun, Jan 21, 2007 117 mins
Featured: "Jane Eyre" (Part 1 of 2). This superb adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's 1847 classic follows Jane (Ruth Wilson) as she endures a bleak childhood and is engaged by the brooding Edward Rochester (Toby Stephens) as a governess for his ward (Cosima Littlewood). Lady Ingram: Francesca Annis. Mrs. Fairfax: Lorraine Ashbourne. Blanche: Christina Cole. Grace Poole: Pam Ferris. Young Jane: Georgie Henley. John Eshton: Aidan McArdle. Directed by Susanna White.
Episode 2
Jane Eyre
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 117 mins
The handsome, well-acted adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" concludes. Jane (Ruth Wilson) accepts the marriage proposal of Rochester (Toby Stephens), but their wedding plans are upended when Rochester's secrets are revealed. After fleeing from Thornfield, Jane is taken in by a clergyman and his two sisters, and decides to become a parish teacher. Letting go of her past, however, proves difficult, and she finds herself drawn back to Thornfield.
Episode 3
Best of Masterpiece Theatre
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 57 mins
Derek Jacobi ("I, Claudius") hosts this countdown of the series' Top 12 shows, as voted by viewers. Included: interviews with many of the program's stars, including Gillian Anderson; Anthony Andrews; Charles Dance; Robin Ellis; Robson Green; Geraldine James; Gemma Jones; Hugh Laurie; Damian Lewis; Jean Marsh; Gina McKee; Helen Mirren; Ian Richardson; Diana Rigg; Justine Waddell; Simon William; screenwriter Andrew Davies; and executive producer Rebecca Eaton.
Episode 4
The Ruby in the Smoke
Sun, Feb 4, 2007 120 mins
Adapted from Philip Pullman's first novel about Sally Lockhart, a feisty, orphaned Victorian teen (Billie Piper), "The Ruby in the Smoke" finds her ferreting out information about her father's death; discovering cursed jewels; and facing off with a deadly villain. Along the way, she's helped by street-smart pal Jim (Matt Smith) and photographer Frederick (J.J. Field), who's besotted with her. Mrs. Holland: Julie Walters. Rosa Garland: Hayley Atwell. Adelaide: Chloe Walker.
Episode 5
Dracula
Sun, Feb 11, 2007 87 mins
This adaptation of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" finds the Transylvanian vampire (Marc Warren) called to England by a lord (Dan Stevens), who thinks Dracula can cure syphilis. The lord has the disease but doesn't want to pass it to his fiancée, Lucy (Sophia Myles). Dr. Abraham Van Helsing: David Suchet. Mina Murray: Stephanie Leonidas. Jonathan Harker: Rafe Spall. .
Episode 6
The Wind in the Willows
Sun, Apr 8, 2007 87 mins
A live-action adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic children's yarn "The Wind in the Willows," which follows the adventures of Mr. Toad (Matt Lucas), who yearns to drive; and his pals Badger (Bob Hoskins), Ratty (Mark Gattis) and Mole (Lee Ingleby), who believe things would be better if he didn't. Jailor's Daughter: Anna Maxwell Martin. Barge Lady: Imelda Staunton.
Episode 7
The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton
Sun, May 20, 2007 87 mins
"The Secret Life of Mrs. Beeton" relates the story of the Victorian Age's Martha Stewart, Isabella Beeton (Anna Madeley), the author of the popular 1861 tome "Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management" who died at the age of 28. Sam Beeton: JJ Feild. Anna Chancellor: Elizabeth Dorling. Jim Carter: Henry Dorling. Fred: Joseph Mawle.
Episode 8
The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard
Sun, Oct 21, 2007 117 mins
Part 1 of the five-part "Amazing Mrs. Pritchard," about a British supermarket manager (Jane Horrocks) who, fed up with politicians, decides to run for parliament---and winds up prime minister. Ian: Steven Mackintosh. Miranda Lennox: Jodhi May. Catherine Walker: Janet McTeer.
Episode 9
The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard
Sun, Oct 28, 2007 57 mins
Part 2 of 5 of "The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard" finds the political honeymoon turning sour for Ros when her proposal to move the government seat stalls; a visiting dignitary is slain; and an impolitic photo of daughter Emily (Carey Mulligan) surfaces in Parliament. Also: Ian (Steven Mackintosh) reveals a secret to Emily.
Episode 10
The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard
Sun, Nov 4, 2007 57 mins
Part 3 of 5 of "The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard" finds Ros, a year into her run as prime minister, tested when a Lithuanian plane crashes over London and one of her ministers is caught on camera in a drunken state. Also: A brewing scandal may bring down her government.
Episode 11
The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard
Sun, Nov 11, 2007 57 mins
Part 4 of 5 of "The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard" finds Ros implementing a new policy to combat global warming: banning unessential car traffic for one day a week. Elsewhere, Ros' chancellor, Catherine, learns that she's pregnant; and Ros discovers Ian's less-than-savory past.
Episode 12
The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard
Sun, Nov 18, 2007 57 mins
In the conclusion of "The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard," Ros is tempted to keep Ian's criminal past from the public; and is the subject of an attempted blackmail. Meanwhile, Catherine's affair with a younger man is falling apart.