Tess is the innocent but spirited heroine of the story and the eldest daughter of a poor, rural Victorian family. She is sensitive, loyal and kind and tries to do the best for her loved ones.

John Durbeyfield (Ian Puleston-Davies), a "haggler" and a drunk, is weaving his way one afternoon towards the pub when he meets the village priest, Parson Tringham (Donald Sumpter). The priest ...

Well meaning but misguided, Joan Durbeyfield does the best she can for her children in spite of her feckless and drunken husband, John. She is a hardworking woman who is disappointed when Tess's ...

factor’. What if the trusting country girl Tess Durbeyfield had never gone to ‘claim kin’ with Alec D’Urberville, the rich imposter who pretended her ancient family name was his own ...