Series

The Mayor of Casterbridge

“The Dennis Potter adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic tale”

★ 6.8(4)197850m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Dennis Potter
Release date: 1978-01-22
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 web series in the Drama genre, created by Dennis Potter, starring Alan Bates, Janet Maw and Jack Galloway. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mayor of Casterbridge in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 BBC seven-part serial based on the eponymous 1886 book by the British novelist Thomas Hardy. The six-hour drama was written by dramatist Dennis Potter and directed by David Giles, with Alan Bates as the title character. Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fair and, for five guineas, sells his wife and child to a sailor. When the horror of his act finally sets in, Henchard swears he will not touch alcohol for twenty-one years. Through hard work and acumen, he becomes rich, respected, and eventually the mayor of Casterbridge. But eighteen years after his fateful oath, his wife and daughter return to Casterbridge, and his fortunes steadily decline.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries7 eps · 1978

Cast

Alan Bates

Michael Henchard

Janet Maw

Elizabeth-Jane II

Jack Galloway

Donald Farfrae

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookminiseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mayor of Casterbridge in Ireland?+

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Is The Mayor of Casterbridge on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Mayor of Casterbridge are there?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge has 1 season and 7 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Mayor of Casterbridge?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge stars Alan Bates, Janet Maw and Jack Galloway.

When did The Mayor of Casterbridge come out?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 web series created by Dennis Potter.

What genre is The Mayor of Casterbridge?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge is Drama series.

Who created The Mayor of Casterbridge?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge was created by Dennis Potter.