Jane Eyre 40 years old

Jane Eyre is a 1983 British television serial adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel of the same name, produced by BBC and directed by Julian Amyes. The serial stars Zelah Clarke as the title character, and Timothy Dalton as Edward Rochester. Deene Park, located near Corby, Northamptonshire was used as the setting of Rochester's Thornfield Hall.

Credits

Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton

Edward Fairfax Rochester

Damien Thomas
Damien Thomas

Richard Mason

Colin Jeavons
Colin Jeavons

Briggs

Kate David
Kate David

Bessie

Cast

Name Character
Timothy Dalton He was 37 , now 78 years old as Edward Fairfax Rochester
Damien Thomas He was 41 , now 82 years old as Richard Mason
James Marcus He was 41 , now 81 years old as John
Colin Jeavons He was 53 , now 94 years old as Briggs
Joolia Cappleman as Bertha
Zelah Clarke She was 29 , now 70 years old as Jane Eyre
Kate David as Bessie
Jean Harvey He was 30 , now 71 years old as Mrs. Fairfax
Carol Gillies She was 42 , 50 years old when she died as Grace Poole
Eve Matheson She was 23 , now 64 years old as Leah

Crew

Name Job title
Alexander Baron Writing He was 65 , 82 years old when he died Writer
Julian Amyes Directing He was 66 , 74 years old when he died Director
Barry Letts Production He was 58 , 84 years old when he died Producer
Charlotte Brontë Writing She was 167 , 38 years old when she died Novel
Michael Edwards Art He was 39 , now 79 years old Production Design
Paul Reade Sound He was 40 , 54 years old when he died Original Music Composer
David Doogood Camera Director of Photography
Ian Collins Editing He was 80 , 71 years old when he died Editor
Jenny Jenkins Production Casting
Gill Hardie Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
John Kenway Camera Director of Photography
Jane Eyre poster
Jane Eyre (40 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1983-10-09
  • Runtime: [30] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 11