Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Hardy's story and themes, the wonderful acting, first-rate adaptation, well-chosen locations and impressive direction and cinematography make Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles come alive.....Tess of the D'Urbervilles is a morality tale of love, betrayal, seduction and ultimately, murder.....Gemma Arterton ( Quantum of Solace ) gives a superb performance as Tess Durbeyfield.....found it plodding and overwritten, will take pleasure in seeing wonderful actors express the essence of Hardy's notable work. ... Full Review

Adapted by David Nicholls and directed by David Blair, the story is framed by windswept countryside, gnarled trees representing the encroaching evil and a marvelous scene at Stonehenge. A grand new miniseries made from the work premieres tonight on "Masterpiece Classic" (CPTV, 9 p.m. ... Full Review

Adapted by David Nicholls and directed by David Blair, the story is framed by windswept countryside, gnarled trees representing the encroaching evil and a marvelous scene at Stonehenge. A grand new miniseries made from the work premieres tonight on "Masterpiece Classic" (CPTV, 9 p.m. ... Full Review

David Blair's direction is competent....Gemma Arterton's excellent performance....Nicholls' script is more interesting....such compelling performances.... ... Full Review

Thomas Hardy had a little trouble getting his novel "Tess of D'Urbervilles" published in 1891, despite its shocking turns. A grand new miniseries made from the work premieres tonight on "Masterpiece Classic" (CPTV, 9 p.m.). ... Full Article

Was there ever a heroine so gloriously tragic as Tess Durbeyfield? The beleaguered and beloved title character of Thomas Hardy's " Tess of the D'Urbervilles " remains so stalwart and true despite a life of perpetual betrayal that she makes... ... Full Article

The BBC's new adaptation of Tess Of The D'Urbervilles made a strong start in the ratings last night (Sunday). The new version of Thomas Hardy's novel, starring Gemma Arterton in the lead role, drew an impressive 5.66m (23.6%) for BBC... ... Full Article

BBC One will broadcast a new adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles in the Autumn. The four-part adaptation was written by David Nicholls and will be produced by BBC Drama Productions. ... Full Article

This is the third filmed version - four-hour BBC mini-series directed by David Blair from David Nicholls's screenplay - I've seen of Thomas Hardy's novel, and though it is most faithful to the original, it is least to my liking. ... Full Article