Masterpiece Theatre: The Bronte Collection (Jane Eyre / Wuthering Heights)

Jane EyreAfter a wretched childhood, orphaned Jane Eyre yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at Thornfield Hall, where she soon finds herself falling in love with the brooding master of the housenthe passionate Mr. Rochester. Jane gradually wins his heart, but they must overcome the dark secrets of the past before they can find happiness.This lavish and sensual new version of Charlotte BrontIis classic novel is modern and moody, timeless and romantic. Starring Toby Stephens as Mr. Rochester, Ruth Wilson as Jane, and Francesca Annis as Lady Ingram.Special DVD features on the Jane Eyre Special Edition include: i Interviews with the cast and crewi Deleted scenesi Audio commentaries for hours 1 and 4i Trailers for the original British broadcast on BBC ONEWuthering HeightsThis brilliant adaptation of Emily BrontI’s timeless tale breaks new ground by covering the story of a love so powerful that it reaches beyond the grave. Orla Brady (The Rector’s Wife) stars as literature’s most controversial heroine, the spirited, but tragic Cathy. Robert Cavanah (Cracker) plays Heathcliff, the dark stranger whose love for Cathy leads him to take terrible revenge on anyone who comes between them. They are divided by birth, class, and Cathy’s jealous brother, but nothing can break the bond between them.

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• Jane Eyre After a wretched childhood, orphaned Jane Eyre yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at Thornfield Hall, where she soon finds herself falling in love with the brooding master of the house — the passionate Mr. Rochester. Jane gradually wins his heart, but they must overcome the dark secrets of the past before they can find happiness.This lavish and sensual new ver