
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
In the mid 19th Century, an enigmatic young woman moves to Yorkshire with a young son. Distancing herself from everyone in the village and their prying questions, she remains totally aloof until a charming neighbor farmer gets her to reveal her past through his persistence. Only then does she reveal she is hiding away from a womanizing, belittling husband.
- 1996-1996
- 1 season
- PBS
- Drama
In the mid 19th Century, an enigmatic young woman moves to Yorkshire with a young son. Distancing herself from everyone in the village and their prying questions, she remains totally aloof until a charming neighbor farmer gets her to reveal her past through his persistence. Only then does she reveal she is hiding away from a womanizing, belittling husband.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
52 mins
Mrs. Helen Graham arrives at Wildfell Hall, a nearby old mansion. A source of curiosity for the small community, the reticent Helen and her young son Arthur are slowly drawn into the social circles of the village. With gossip flying, Gilbert Markham is led to believe that his friend, Mr. Lawrence is courting Mrs. Graham. At a chance meeting, a jealous Gilbert assaults Lawrence.
Awards
- 1997 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Photography and Lighting (Fiction/Entertainment) - Nominated
- 1997 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Costume Design - Nominated
- 1997 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Design - Nominated
- 1997 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Make Up/Hair - Winner
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