Series

The Mayor of Casterbridge

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Good to know

Creator: Dennis Potter
Release date: 2003-12-28
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 2003 web series in the Drama genre, created by Dennis Potter, starring Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey and Jodhi May. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mayor of Casterbridge in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries2 eps · 2003

Cast

Ciarán Hinds

Michael Henchard

Juliet Aubrey

Susan

Jodhi May

Elizabeth-Jane

James Purefoy

Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly

Maid

Polly Walker

Lucetta Templeman

Ben Crompton

Abel Whittle

David Bradley

Councillor Vatt

Trevor Peacock

Christopher Coney

Richard Moore

Councillor Chalkfield

Clive Russell

Newson

Annette Badland

Mrs Stannidge

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod dramasocial outcast

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mayor of Casterbridge in New Zealand?+

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Is The Mayor of Casterbridge on Netflix?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

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

The Mayor of Casterbridge has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Mayor of Casterbridge?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge stars Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy and Alex Kelly.

When did The Mayor of Casterbridge come out?+

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 2003 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.