Stars: Timothy Dalton, Zelah Clarke, Judy Cornwell

Director: Julian Amyes

Summary: Dramatised by Alexander Baron, this magnificent production recreates Charlotte Bronte's passionate and tender story of the love between a fiercely independent governess and her brusque, mysterious employer.

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Continuing the BBC's unrivalled reputation for costume drama, their new adaptation of Jane Eyreproved to be one of the television triumphs of 2006. Based, as you'd expect, on the Charlotte Bronte book of the same name, this two-disc set brings together the full series, spread across the best part of four sumptuous hours.

It's a faithful adaptation, with Ruth Wilson giving an exceptional performance in the title role. Mr Rochester's boots, meanwhile, are filled by Toby Stephenson, and both prove to be wise choices. Backed up by an excellent supporting cast, they're also supported by some quite superb scenery, warm photography and skilful, at times neatly understated the direction, that gives the story space to develop.

Is the best adaptation of Jane Eyre? It certainly builds a compelling case, and while there's the odd slight misstep along the way, it's primarily a terrific interpretation of a classic romance. Perhaps the only real disappointment is that the DVD release itself doesn't offer more in the way of added features, but given the presentation and quality of the main attraction, that's unlikely, rightly, to deter those in search of some classic BBC drama. --Jon Foster

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Year:	1983
Release Date:	March 13, 2006
Runtime:	238 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B B C D V D 1578
Keywords:	Classic, Jane, Eyre, Tv, Drama, Bronte, Rescheduled
Genre:	Drama