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Far from the Madding Crowd

Series Overview

This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
ITV1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

54 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – 1998

Premiered: Mon, Jul 6, 1998

Created By
Ted WhiteheadTed Whitehead

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Jul 27, 1998

Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”

After her marriage, Bathsheba doesn't have the happily ever after she thought; maybe she picked the wrong suitor...at first.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Far from the Madding Crowd 1998: Bathsheba and Gabriel

Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-22

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nicholas Renton

Screenplay & Story

Philomena McDonagh, Thomas Hardy

Original Score & Music

John E. Keane

Director of Photography

John Daly

Film Editing

Anthony Ham

Producers

Hilary Bevan Jones, Rebecca Eaton, Gub Neal

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Thomas Hardy

Department Leadership Roster

Nicholas Renton

Director

Philomena McDonagh

Writer

Hilary Bevan Jones

Producer

John E. Keane

Original Music Composer

John Daly

Director of Photography

Anthony Ham

Editor

Adrian Smith

Production Design

Rosie Hardwick

Production Design

Nic Ede

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Far from the Madding Crowd.

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What is Far from the Madding Crowd about?

This powerful adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel spins a story of passion and destruction set in the nineteenth century. The proud, flighty and bewitching Bathsheba Everdene finds herself entangled into the passions of three men and her impulsive nature pushes her into a web of deceit and destruction.

How many seasons does Far from the Madding Crowd have?

Far from the Madding Crowd comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Far from the Madding Crowd?

Key cast members in Far from the Madding Crowd include Paloma Baeza, Nigel Terry, Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Firth, Natasha Little.

Who created or directed Far from the Madding Crowd?

Far from the Madding Crowd was developed and directed by Nicholas Renton.