Jude the Obscure

PG1971•50m•5.0/10

Drama

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5.0/10(6)

Jude the Obscure is a British television serial directed by Hugh David and dramatised by Harry Green, based on Thomas Hardy's 1895 novel of the same name. Born into poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life gradually descends into tragedy.

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Production

BBC

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 6, 1971

Last Aired

March 13, 1971

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

Harry Green

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

At Marygreen

Air date: 1971-02-06

Jude Fawley lives in the village of Marygreen with his aunt. When his schoolmaster leaves Marygreen for a position of Christminster, Jude hopes to follow him there someday to attend school.

To Christminster

Air date: 1971-02-13

Jude serves out his apprenticeship as a stonemason and then travels to Christminster to attend school.

To Melchester

Air date: 1971-02-20

Jude is rejected for admission by the Dean of Cardinal College.

To Shaston

Air date: 1971-02-27

Phillotson proposes to Sue, who seeks Jude's advice.

To Aldbrickham

Air date: 1971-03-06

Sue and Jude begin divorce proceedings against their respective spouses and start living together under one roof but in separate rooms.