Wessex Tales3. A Tragedy of Two Ambitions

Like a ghost from the past, the Halborough brothers' drunken father reappears to destroy their image of respectability. Dramatised by Dennis Potter and starring John Hurt.

Wessex Tales was broadcast on BBC4 at Wednesday 13 November 2024, 23:40.

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Wessex Tales

Wessex Tales is a TV show on BBC4. The 1970s adaptation of Thomas Hardy's short stories, from surreal to sorrowful. Starring a host of talent including John Hurt, Billie Whitelaw, Jane Asher and Ben Kingsley. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 6 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2024.

Last broadcast:20/11/2024 at 23:45

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