The Woodlanders
6.2
“A Timeless Tale of Passion and Desire.”
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
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Cast
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Rufus Sewell
Giles Winterbourne
Known for
Dark City
The Man in the High Castle
Emily Woof
Grace Melbury
Known for
The Full Monty
Velvet Goldmine
Tony Haygarth
Mr. Melbury
Known for
Chicken Run
Holocaust
Cal MacAninch
Dr, Fitzpiers
Known for
Des
Time
Jodhi May
Marty South
Known for
The Witcher
Dune: Prophecy
Polly Walker
Mrs. Charmond
Known for
Bridgerton
Rome
Vincent Franklin
Stable Lad
Known for
Bodyguard
Happy Valley
Walter Sparrow
Old Creedle
Known for
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
The Secret Garden
Sheila Burrell
Grandma Oliver
Known for
Paranoiac
Cold Comfort Farm
Caroline John
Housekeeper
Known for
Doctor Who
Link
Amanda Ryan
Sukey Damson
Known for
David Copperfield
Britannic
Emily Joyce
Libby
Known for
Universal Soldier: Regeneration
Cracker
Phil Agland Director · David Rudkin Screenplay Thomas Hardy Author
First release October 1, 1997 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production Arts Council of England, Pathé Productions
Production
River Films
Production
Arts Council of England
Production
Pathé Productions
Production
Film4 Productions
Production
Channel Four Films
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
China · October 1, 1997
Premiere
United Kingdom · February 6, 1998
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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