Jamaica Inn [Daphne Du Maurier]

Episodes

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01Revelation1991112320230123 (BBC7)
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The young Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn, where she meets her uncle, Joss Merlyn, and begins to form her suspicions of his terrible trade.

But he reveals something far more evil than she could ever have imagined...

Daphne du Maurier's classic gothic suspense novel, first published in 1936.

Starring Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

Dramatised in four parts by Michael Bakewell.

Joss Merlyn - John Woodvine

Aunt Patience - Auriol Smith

Harry, the Pedlar - John Hartley

Mrs Yellan - Joanna Wake

Doctor - Eric Allan

Coach Driver - John Church

Old man in coach - Ronald Herdman

Woman in coach - Ann Windsor

Lawyer Clerk - Robert Portal

Idiot - Alan Barker

Mary heads to bleak Bodmin Moor, unaware that her Uncle's dark secrets await her.

Young Mary Yellan arrives at Jamaica Inn where she meets her uncle, Joss Merlyn.

As she begins to form her suspicions of his terrible trade - he reveals something far more evil than she could have ever imagined...

Mary heads to bleak Bodmin Moor, unaware of her Uncle's dark secrets awaiting her.

Mary heads to bleak Bodmin Moor, unaware of her Uncle's dark secrets awaiting her. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

02Trade Secrets1991113020230124 (BBC7)
20230125 (BBC7)
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20240919 (BBC7)
Mary believes she knows the terrible trade of Jamaica Inn.

But Joss Merlyn, in a drunken stupor, reveals something far more evil than anything she could imagine.

Daphne du Maurier's classic gothic suspense novel, first published in 1936.

Starring Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

Joss Merlyn - John Woodvine

Aunt Patience - Auriol Smith

Reverend Francis Davey - James Laurenson

Squire Bassat - Vincent Brimble

Mrs Bassat - Anne Jameson

Richards - Sean Arnold

1st Horse Dealer - Alan Barker

2nd Horse Dealer - Peter Gunn

James - Andrew Wincott

Boy - Emma Fielding

Fortune Teller - Joanna Myers

Stable Keeper - Eric Allan

Mary discovers that Uncle Joss may be guilty of much more than smuggling.

Mary discovers that Uncle Joss may be guilty of much more than smuggling. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

03No Comfort Or Joy1991120720230125 (BBC7)
20230126 (BBC7)
20240919 (BBC7)
20240920 (BBC7)
It is Christmas Eve and a terrified Mary has been abandoned at Launceston Fair.

Now she must make her way back along the lonely road to Jamaica Inn.

Daphne du Maurier's classic gothic suspense novel, first published in 1936.

Starring Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

Joss Merlyn - John Woodvine

Aunt Patience - Auriol Smith

Reverend Francis Davey - James Laurenson

Harry, the Pedlar - John Hartley

1st wrecker - Peter Gunn

2nd wrecker - Matthew Sim

3rd wrecker - Robert Portal

Coachman - Brett Usher

Hannah - Katherine Parr

Scobell - Eric Allan

Abandoned Mary returns to the Cornish coaching house, where an angry mob confront her.

Abandoned Mary returns to the Cornish coaching house, where an angry mob confronts her.

Abandoned Mary returns to the Cornish coaching house, where an angry mob confronts her. Stars Susannah Corbett and John Woodvine.

04 LASTNight Of Terror1991121420230126 (BBC7)
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Alone and desolate after her horrific encounter with the wreckers, Mary has sought help from the only people she can trust - the Bassats and Francis Davey.

Conclusion of Daphne du Maurier's classic gothic suspense novel.

Starring Susannah Corbett.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

The Reverend Francis Davey - James Laurenson

Squire Bassat - Vincent Brimble

Mrs Bassat - Anne Jameson

Harry, the Pedlar - John Hartley

Richards - Sean Arnold

Tom Jory - Robert Portal

Hannah - Katherine Parr

Scobell - Eric Allan

Militia Man - Matthew Sim

After encountering the brutal wreckers, Mary finally learns who's in charge.

After encountering the brutal wreckers, Mary finally learns who's in charge. Stars Susannah Corbett and James Laurenson.