Jane Eyre
1983 - 1983
Gateshead
9th October 1983Episode 1
This dramatization begins with Jane as a neglected orphan child, unjustly punished by her aunt.Lowood Institute
16th October 1983Episode 2
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.Thornfield
23rd October 1983Episode 3
Conditions have improved at Lowood School, and Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.Rochester
30th October 1983Episode 4
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
Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.A Death in the Family
13th November 1983Episode 6
Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.Proposal
20th November 1983Episode 7
Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, scene of her unhappy childhood.A Secret Is Revealed
27th November 1983Episode 8
Mr. Briggs interrupts the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester with the claim that the marriage cannot proceed, as Mr. Rochester has a wife.Beggarwoman to Teacher
4th December 1983Episode 9
Jane wanders the moors, poor, starving, and heartbroken, until she is rescued.Family Found
11th December 1983Episode 10
A destitute Jane has found sanctuary with the Rivers family and has a new post as teacher at the local school.Reunion
18th December 1983Episode 11
Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.Top Cast
Director
Julian Amyes
Writer
Alexander Baron
A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their happiness at risk.
