Transmission
This is the official synopsis and original transmission time and dates, taken from the Radio Times - the UK magazine for TV and radio schedules.
Part 1
BBC Two England, Thursday 27 September 1973 20.30
Synopsis:
by CHARLOTTE BRONTE dramatised in five parts by ROBIN CHAPMAN
A new dramatisation of Charlotte Bronte's most famous novel.
Set in mid-19th century England, the moving story of an unwanted orphan girl; of her spirited fight against adversity and her search for love and happiness in a harsh, class-ridden society. Part 1
Part 2
BBC Two England, Thursday 4 October 1973 20.30
Synopsis:
by CHARLOTTE BRONTE: dramatised in five parts by ROBIN CHAPMAN
Part 2: Jane has become governess to Adele, Mr Rochester 's ward. Returning home after a long absence. Rochester has fallen from his horse and sprained his ankle. Jane helped him, unaware of his identity.
Part 3
BBC Two England, Thursday 11 October 1973 20.30
Synopsis:
by CHARLOTTE BRONTE : dramatised in five parts by ROBIN CHAPMAN
Part 3: Jane is conscious of a mystery that hangs over Thorn-field. One night fire broke out in Rochester's bedroom and she saved his life.
Part 4
BBC Two England, Thursday 18 October 1973 20.30
by CHARLOTTE BRONTE: dramatised in five parts by ROBIN CHAPMAN
Michael Jayston as Rochester and Sorcha Cusack as Jane
Part 4: Jane has fallen in love with Rochester but it seems inevitable that he will marry Blanche. Mrs Reed. on her death-bed, told Jane that she deliberately suppressed news that would have been to Jane's advantage.
Part 5
BBC Two England, Thursday 26 October 1973 20.30
by CHARLOTTE BRONTE: dramatised in five parts by ROBIN CHAPMAN
The marriage of Jane and Rochester is prevented at the last moment by the revelation that he already has a wife, a lunatic, kept hidden at Thornfield.
Part 5