The Mayor of Casterbridge(2003)
The Mayor of Casterbridge Synopsis
At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.
The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) is a drama series that premiered on December 28, 2003, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May and James Purefoy. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2003-12-28
- Last aired:
- 2003-12-29
The Mayor of Casterbridge Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ciarán Hinds
as Michael Henchard
Juliet Aubrey
as Susan
Jodhi May
as Elizabeth-Jane
James Purefoy
as Donald Farfrae
Alex Kelly
as Maid
Polly Walker
as Lucetta Templeman
Ben Crompton
as Abel Whittle
David Bradley
as Councillor Vatt
Trevor Peacock
as Christopher Coney
Richard Moore
as Councillor Chalkfield
Clive Russell
as Newson
Annette Badland
as Mrs Stannidge
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The Mayor of Casterbridge Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Mayor of Casterbridge – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Mayor of Casterbridge?
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The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Mayor of Casterbridge are there?
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The Mayor of Casterbridge has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 28, 2003.
Is The Mayor of Casterbridge still running?
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No. The Mayor of Casterbridge is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 29, 2003.
Who is in the cast of The Mayor of Casterbridge?
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The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) stars Ciarán Hinds, Juliet Aubrey, Jodhi May, James Purefoy and Alex Kelly. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Mayor of Casterbridge any good?
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The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.