The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Jan 22, 1978 Episode runtime: 50 min Seasons: 1 Episodes: 7 Status: Ended Rating: 5.3/10 Network: BBC Two Drama

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The Mayor of Casterbridge leans into Drama conventions while keeping the story easy to follow. Notable cast includes Alan Bates, Janet Maw and Jack Galloway. It currently has 1 season and 7 episodes. If you are here for vibe and chemistry more than plot gymnastics, this one fits. Viewer ratings sit around 5.3/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 BBC seven-part serial based on the eponymous 1886 book by the British novelist Thomas Hardy. The six-hour drama was written by dramatist Dennis Potter and directed by David Giles, with Alan Bates as the title character. Michael Henchard, an out-of-work hay-trusser, gets drunk at a fair and, for five guineas, sells his wife and child to a sailor. When the horror of his act finally sets in, Henchard swears he will not touch alcohol for twenty-one years. Through hard work and acumen, he becomes rich, respected, and eventually the mayor of Casterbridge. But eighteen years after his fateful oath, his wife and daughter return to Casterbridge, and his fortunes steadily decline.

Cast & crew

Cast: Alan Bates, Janet Maw, Jack Galloway

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. Part One

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 22, 1978

2. Part Two

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 29, 1978

3. Part Three

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 5, 1978

4. Part Four

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 12, 1978

5. Part Five

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6. Part Six

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7. Part Seven

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How many seasons does it have?
It has 1 season (7 episodes).