Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
Tess Durbeyfield

Alec D'Urberville

Angel Clare

Jack Durbeyfield

Joan Durbeyfield

Mrs. D'Urberville

Crick

Mrs. Crick
Kail

Marian

Izzy
Retty
Car Darch
Nancy
Cissie

Sue
Abraham
Liza-Lu
Parson Tringham
Rolliver's Landlady

Narrator

Cuthbert (uncredited)
Felix (uncredited)
Woman in Red (uncredited)