Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bad Weather | 20140811 | 20220704 (BBC7) 20220705 (BBC7) 20240415 (BBC7) 20240416 (BBC7) | Just before the First World War, Mr and Mrs Ramsay, their eight children and an array of guests are on the Isle of Skye for the summer. Despite Mr Ramsay's prediction of bad weather, Young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse. Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel based on her own early experiences - first published in 1927. Intensely personal and profoundly universal; a moving portrait of family life that captures the transience of human experience. Mrs Ramsay - Charlotte Emmerson James - Alex Starke Mr Ramsay - John Lynch Mr Tansley - Matthew McNulty Prue - Verity-May Henry Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Despite Mr Ramsay's bad weather worry, young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse. The Ramsays are holidaying on the Isle of Skye. Young James is determined to get to the lighthouse. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Dramatised in five parts by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Director: Nadia Molinari |
| 02 | Life-changing Moment | 20140812 | 20220705 (BBC7) 20220706 (BBC7) 20240416 (BBC7) 20240417 (BBC7) | The Ramsays holiday with their eight children and assorted guests in their summer house in the Hebrides. Mrs Ramsay believes that everyone should marry; but while young painter Lily Briscoe has other ideas, down on the beach Minta is on the brink of a moment that will change her whole life. Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel based on her own early experiences - first published in 1927. Paul - Ben Lamb Minta - Olivia Hallinan Mrs Ramsay - Charlotte Emmerson James - Alex Starke Mr Bankes - Andonis Anthony Cam ......Talia Barnett Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Down on the beach, Minta is on the brink of a life-changing moment Stars Olivia Hallinan. Mrs Ramsay believes everyone should marry. Young painter Lily has other ideas. Minta is on the brink Stars Olivia Hallinan. Cam .....Talia Barnett Director: Nadia Molinari |
| 03 | Impatience | 20140813 | 20220706 (BBC7) 20220707 (BBC7) 20240417 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) | The Ramsays are on holiday with their eight children and assorted guests in their summer house in the Hebrides. The family host a dinner party but Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay finds it difficult to conceal his impatience. Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel based on her own early experiences - first published in 1927. Mr Ramsay - John Lynch Mrs Ramsay - Charlotte Emmerson Mr Tansley - Matthew McNulty Minta - Olivia Hallinan Paul - Ben Lamb Cam ......Talia Barnett James - Alex Starke Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Paul and Minta are not back from the beach and Mr Ramsay is getting impatient. Mr Ramsay becomes impatient when Paul and Minta do not return from the beach in time for dinner. Stars John Lynch. Cam .....Talia Barnett Director: Nadia Molinari |
| 04 | Abandoned House | 20140814 | 20220707 (BBC7) 20220708 (BBC7) 20240418 (BBC7) 20240419 (BBC7) | With the First World War comes heartbreaking loss. Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and Mrs McNab the housekeeper tries in vain to keep it from falling into a state of disrepair. Published in 1927, Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel explores childhood, marriage, love, loss, grief and the changing class structure in the period spanning the Great War. Mrs McNab - Alexandra Mathie Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths Ten years pass and the Ramsays' house on the Isle of Skye remains empty and neglected. Housekeeper Mrs McNab tries to stop the abandoned house from falling into disrepair. Stars Lyndsey Marshal and Alexandra Mathie. Director: Nadia Molinari |
| 05 | Return Home | 20140815 | 20220708 (BBC7) 20220709 (BBC7) 20240419 (BBC7) 20240420 (BBC7) | Ten years have passed and the Ramsays' holiday home on the Isle of Skye has remained empty. Finally, some of the remaining Ramsay family and other guests return. Lily Briscoe revisits her unfinished painting and a trip to the Lighthouse is planned. Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel of 1927, captures the transience of human experience and examines the nature of love and loss. Mr Ramsay - John Lynch Cam - Verity-May Henry James - Henry McEntire Dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye. Finally, the home on the Isle of Skye is occupied again and Lily Briscoe revisits her unfinished painting. Stars Lyndsey Marshal. Cam .....Verity-May Henry |
| OMNI | 20140816 | 20140817 (BBC7) 20180127 (BBC7) 20180128 (BBC7) 20220710 (BBC7) 20240421 (BBC7) 20240422 (BBC7) | Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel based on her own early experiences and published in 1927. Intensely personal and profoundly universal; a moving portrait of family life that captures the transience of human experience. Just before the First World War, Mr and Mrs Ramsay, their eight children and an array of guests are on the Isle of Skye for the summer. Despite Mr Ramsay's prediction of bad weather, Young James is determined to get to the Lighthouse. Lily - Lyndsey Marshal Mrs Ramsay - Charlotte Emmerson Mr Ramsay - John Lynch James - Alex Starke Mr Tansley - Matthew McNulty Prue - Verity-May Henry Paul - Ben Lamb Minta - Olivia Hallinan Mr Bankes - Andonis Anthony Cam - Talia Barnett Mrs McNab - Alexandra Mathie James (adult) - Henry McEntire Omnibus of five parts dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths Director Nadia Molinari Despite the weather forecast, young James is determined to reach the lighthouse off Skye. 1914: Mr and Mrs Ramsay, their eight children and an array of guests are on the Isle of Skye for the summer. Virginia Woolf's landmark modernist novel based on her own early experiences and published 1927. Dramatised in five parts by Linda Marshall Griffiths |