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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Series Overview

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a 1996 serial adaptation of Anne Brontë's novel of the same name, produced by the BBC. A mysterious young woman arrives at Wildfell Hall, an old house of the Elizabethan era, with a young son. She is determined to lead an independent existence, but her new neighbours do not want to leave her alone. Only one of them, a young farmer, succeeds in finding her secrets.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

52 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – 1996

Premiered: Sun, Nov 17, 1996

Created By
David Nokes

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Nov 24, 1996

Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”

Huntingdon abducts young Arthur, forcing Helen to return to him. Despite his rakish and dissolute behaviour, she nurses him until his death. Following this, Helen reunites with Gilbert, and they wed.

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The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall (Deutscher Trailer)Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-08

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Nokes

Screenplay & Story

Anne Brontë

Original Score & Music

Richard G. Mitchell

Director of Photography

Daf Hobson

Film Editing

Guy Bensley

Producers

Kevin Loader, Suzan Harrison, Rebecca Eaton

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Anne Brontë

Department Leadership Roster

Suzan Harrison

Producer

Sarah Greenwood

Sarah Greenwood

Production Design

Daf Hobson

Director of Photography

Guy Bensley

Editor

Rosalind Ebbutt

Costume Design

Richard G. Mitchell

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 12

12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12

Suitable only for 12 years and over.

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What is The Tenant of Wildfell Hall about?

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall is a 1996 serial adaptation of Anne Brontë's novel of the same name, produced by the BBC. A mysterious young woman arrives at Wildfell Hall, an old house of the Elizabethan era, with a young son. She is determined to lead an independent existence, but her new neighbours do not want to leave her alone. Only one of them, a young farmer, succeeds in finding her secrets.

How many seasons does The Tenant of Wildfell Hall have?

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall?

Key cast members in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall include Tara Fitzgerald, Toby Stephens, Rupert Graves, Sarah Badel, Jackson Ellis Leach.

Who created or directed The Tenant of Wildfell Hall?

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall was developed and directed by David Nokes.