Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Tenant | 20111128 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 1. The Tenant Helen Graham is the mysterious and striking new tenant of the dilapidated Wildfell Hall. As gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham becomes more and more powerfully drawn to this enigmatic 'widow' he finds that her unconventionally independent life disguises a turbulent and painful past. Gilbert Markham - Robert Lonsdale Helen Graham - Hattie Morahan Mrs. Markham - Carolyn Pickles Rose - Leah Brotherhead Mr. Lawrence - Carl Prekopp Eliza - Victoria Inez Hardy Rev. Millward - Gerard McDermott Arthur - Samuel Bridger Director: David Hunter. |
| 02 | A Snake In The Grass | 20111129 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 2. A Snake in the Grass Helen Graham is the mysterious and striking new tenant of the dilapidated Wildfell Hall. As gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham becomes more and more powerfully drawn to this enigmatic 'widow' he finds that her unconventionally independent life disguises a turbulent and painful past. Gilbert Markham - Robert Lonsdale Helen Graham - Hattie Morahan Mrs. Markham - Carolyn Pickles Rose - Leah Brotherhead Mr. Lawrence - Carl Prekopp Eliza - Victoria Inez Hardy Arthur - Samuel Bridger Director: David Hunter. Questions are being asked about the past of Helen Graham, the new tenant. |
| 03 | Assault | 20111130 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 3. Assault Helen Graham is the mysterious and striking new tenant of the dilapidated Wildfell Hall. As gentleman farmer Gilbert Markham becomes more and more powerfully drawn to this enigmatic 'widow' he finds that her unconventionally independent life disguises a turbulent and painful past. Gilbert Markham - Robert Lonsdale Helen Graham - Hattie Morahan Mrs. Markham - Carolyn Pickles Rose - Leah Brotherhead Mr. Lawrence - Carl Prekopp Rev. Millward - Gerard McDermott Arthur - Samuel Bridger Director: David Hunter. Gilbert Markham wishes for more than friendship with the mysterious tenant Helen Graham. |
| 04 | The Warnings Of Experience | 20111201 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 4. The Warnings of Experience Rumours have been building about Helen Graham's relationship with her landlord Mr. Lawrence. After scurrilous rumours and an incident of violence Helen has revealed that he is her brother. Now she has given Gilbert her journal to explain the events of her past. Gilbert Markham - Robert Lonsdale Helen Graham - Hattie Morahan Mrs. Maxwell - Tracy Wiles Huntingdon -Leo Bill Annabella - Emerald O'Hanrahan Mr. Boarham - James Lailey Director: David Hunter. Rumours have been building about Helen Graham's relationship with her landlord. |
| 05 | 20111202 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 5. Matrimony Gilbert has been reading Helen's journal about her tempestuous courtship and marriage with the 'wildish' Mr. Huntingdon. Now he is worried about how the story will proceed. Gilbert ... Robert Lonsdale Helen ... Hattie Morahan Huntingdon ... Leo Bill Arthur ...Samuel Bridger Mrs. Markham ... Carolyn Pickles Rose ... Leah Brotherhead Annabella ... Emerald O'Hanrahan Hargrave ... Stephen Critchlow Lowborough ... Chris Webster Miss Myers ... Alex Rivers Lawrence ... Carl Prekopp Eliza ... Victoria Inez Hardy Rev. Millward ... Gerard McDermott Mrs. Maxwell ... Tracy Wiles Boarham ... James Lailey Director: David Hunter. Gilbert has been reading Helen's journal about her tempestuous courtship and marriage. | |
| 06 | Domestic Scenes | 20111205 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 6. Domestic Scenes Gilbert has read in Helen's journal of how her marriage has been severely tested by her husband's prolonged absences, his drinking and his infidelity. And now she has a son to care for too. Gilbert - Robert Lonsdale Helen - Hattie Morahan Huntingdon - Leo Bill Hargave - Stephen Critchlow Annabella - Emerald O'Hanrahan Lowborough - Chris Webster Director: David Hunter. Gilbert has read in Helen's journal of how her marriage has been severely tested. |
| 07 | Solitude | 20111206 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 7. Solitude The account of her husband's behaviour in Helen's journal has continued to be one of wild debauchery but now she is convinced he is changing his ways. Reading the journal Gilbert is not so confident. Gilbert - Robert Lonsdale Helen - Hattie Morahan Huntingdon - Leo Bill Annabella - Emerald O'Hanrahan Hargrave - Stephen Critchlow Arthur - Samuel Bridger Director: David Hunter. The account of Helen's husband's behaviour continues to be one of wild debauchery. |
| 08 | Escape | 20111207 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 8. Escape Helen Graham's marriage is now five years old and Huntingdon has refused to let her leave with her son but just as she is planning a secret flight he has discovered her journal. Gilbert - Robert Lonsdale Helen - Hattie Morahan Huntingdon - Leo Bill Lawrence - Carl Prekopp Arthur - Samuel Bridger Miss Myers - Alex Rivers Director: David Hunter. Helen Graham's marriage is now five years old, and Huntingdon has refused to let her leave |
| 09 | Reconciliation | 20111208 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 9. Reconciliation Gilbert has reached the end of Helen's journal and now knows all the painful secrets of her past and her reasons for seeking seclusion at Wildfell Hall. Gilbert - Robert Lonsdale Helen - Hattie Morahan Huntingdon - Leo Bill Lawrence - Carl Prekopp Arthur - Samuel Bridger Eliza - Victoria Inez Hardy Rose - Leah Brotherhead Director: David Hunter. Gilbert has reached the end of Helen's journal and now knows all her painful secrets. |
| 10 | Startling Intelligences | 20111209 | By Anne Bronte Dramatised by Rachel Joyce Episode 10. Startling Intelligences Gilbert is in despair. He hasn't seen Helen Graham for several months now and he has learnt that she has returned to nurse her sick husband. Gilbert ... Robert Lonsdale Helen ... Hattie Morahan Huntingdon ... Leo Bill Arthur ...Samuel Bridger Lawrence ... Carl Prekopp Director: David Hunter. Gilbert is in despair - he has not seen Helen Graham for several months. |