The Mayor of Casterbridge 46 years old
Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fair and for five guineas sells his wife and child to a sailor. When the horror of his act finally sets in, Henchard swears he will not touch alcohol for twenty-one years. Through hard work and acumen, he becomes rich, respected, and eventually the mayor of Casterbridge. But eighteen years after his fateful oath, his wife and daughter, Elizabeth-Jane, return to Casterbridge, and his fortunes steadily decline.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ronald Lacey He was 42 , 55 years old when he died | |
| Freddie Jones He was 50 , 91 years old when he died | |
| Alan Bates He was 43 , 69 years old when he died | |
| Anna Massey She was 40 , 73 years old when she died | |
| Trudie Styler She was 24 , now 70 years old | |
| Richard Owens He was 2 , 71 years old when he died | |
| Deddie Davies She was 39 , 78 years old when she died |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Thomas Hardy Writing He was 137 , 87 years old when he died | Writer |
| Dennis Potter Writing He was 42 , 59 years old when he died | Writer |
The Mayor of Casterbridge (46 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1978-01-22
- Runtime: [50] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 7