Jane Eyre (2006 TV serial)

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Jane Eyre
Directed by Susanna White
Written by Charlotte Brontë (novel)
Sandy Welch
Starring Georgie Henley
Ruth Wilson
Toby Stephens
Distributed by BBC One
Release date(s) 24 September 2006
Language English
French
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Charlotte Brontë's novel Jane Eyre (1847) has been the subject of numerous television and film adaptations. This 2006 four-part BBC television drama serial adaptation was broadcast on BBC One.

[edit] Plot summary

In this version of Charlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre as a young girl (Georgie Henley) is raised as a poor relation in the household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed (Tara Fitzgerald). As a young woman (Ruth Wilson), Jane is hired by the housekeeper of Thornfield Hall, Mrs. Fairfax (Lorraine Ashbourne), to be a governess for young Adele. The owner of the estate is Mr. Rochester (Toby Stephens), who is courting the beautiful and wealthy Blanche Ingram (Christina Cole).

For a full length summary see: Jane Eyre plot summary.

[edit] Quotes

  • Artist: Shouldn't you be in the picture too? There's plenty of room.

John: Who Jane Eyre? She isn't family!

  • Mr Rochester: You've never had a present?

Jane Eyre: I believe they're thought to be pleasant things, sir.

  • Adele: I must put on my best dress!

Jane: You're too concerned with your appearance, it's what's inside that counts.

  • Grace Poole: I think, it's best if you keep your door locked when you go to bed.
  • Adele: No that is where the mad people are.
  • Jane Eyre: You were fooled Jane Eyre.

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