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The Mayor of Casterbridge

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. 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. 

 

 


 

Show Info

Network: United States A&E (2003 - 2003)
Schedule: Sundays at 21:00 (120 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type: Scripted
Genres: Drama

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Previous Episode

Part 2

Episode 1x02; Aug 25, 2003

As Farfrae's prospects rise, Henchard's begin to fall, and the two become rivals in love as well as business.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x02: Part 2Aug 25, 2003
1x01: Part 1Aug 17, 2003
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