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.
Cast
Rufus Sewell
Giles Winterbourne
Emily Woof
Grace Melbury
Tony Haygarth
Mr. Melbury
Cal MacAninch
Dr, Fitzpiers
Jodhi May
Marty South
Polly Walker
Mrs. Charmond
Vincent Franklin
Stable Lad
Walter Sparrow
Old Creedle
Sheila Burrell
Grandma Oliver
Caroline John
Housekeeper
Amanda Ryan
Sukey Damson
Emily Joyce
Libby
Michael Culkin
Percombe
Geoffrey Beevers
Agent
Dawn McDaniel
Woodland Wife
Crew
Phil Agland
Director, Producer
Thomas Hardy
Author
David Rudkin
Screenplay
Tim Arrowsmith
Editor
David Dickie
Editor
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Barney Reisz
Producer
Andy Harris
Production Design
Gail Stevens
Casting
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Aileen Seaton
Makeup Artist
Peter Gleaves
Assistant Sound Editor
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Tracey Gallacher
Set Decoration
John Frankish
Art Direction
