Jude the Obscure
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197160 minEnded

Jude the Obscure

Network:BBC One

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S01E06 - "Christminster Again"

Aired on Mar 13, 1971, 11:00 AM

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An uncompromising BBC adaptation of one of Thomas Hardy's most bitter and controversial novels. Born into rural poverty, young Jude Fawley refuses to accept his lot in life. But Victorian England is a society in which everyone has their place. As his dreams are shattered, Jude lashes out at the world and his life spirals out of control…

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
February 6, 1971
Ended
March 13, 1971
Schedule
Saturday at 12:00 AM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

At Marygreen

Jude is a poorly educated country boy trying to get into a university. He attends Oxford and Christianity has a profound effect on his life and education.

Feb 6, 1971

60 min

To Christminster

Since Arabella has left him, Jude is free to pursue his ambitions to go to Christminster. He only has to wait until he has served his apprenticeship as a stonemason.

Feb 13, 1971

60 min

To Melchester

Rejected by the Dean of Cardinal College, Jude has left Christminster in despair. He now works as a jobbing mason but still retains his scholastic ambitions.

Feb 20, 1971

60 min

To Shaston

Sue has lost her place at the Normal College and Phillotson has suggested they should now marry. She decides to consult Jude, who has met with Arabella.

Feb 27, 1971

60 min

To Aldbrickham

Sue has left her husband, Phillotson, and gone to Jude, although she insists they use seperate bedrooms. Jude starts divorce proceedings from Arabella.

Mar 6, 1971

60 min

Christminster Again

Jude has been forced to sell up and travel looking for work. Sue and Juey are forced to work as well, although Sue is pregnant.

Mar 13, 1971

60 min

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