Lorna Doone (2000)
Synopsis
Passionate love story set in 17th century rural England, charting the young John Ridd's search for revenge after his father's murder, and the chance encounter with beautiful Lorna Doone that changes the course of his life.
First Air Date: 2000-12-24
Last Air Date: 2000-12-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 2
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- Martin Clunes as Jeremy Stickles
- Richard Coyle as John Ridd
- Aidan Gillen as Carver Doone
- Amelia Warner as Lorna Doone
- Anthony Calf as Tom Faggus
- Barbara Flynn as Sarah Ridd
- Martin Jarvis as Baron de Whichehalse
- Michael Kitchen as Judge Jeffreys
- Anton Lesser as Counsellor Doone
- Jack Shepherd as Reuben Huckaback
Seasons
Miniseries (2000)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Part 1
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary..
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Ep. 2: Part 2
King Charles II dies, and the Duke of Monmouth (the late king's illegitimate son) challenges Charles's brother James for the throne. The Doones, abandoning their plan to marry Lorna to Carver and claim her wealth, side with Monmouth in the hope of reclaiming their ancestral lands. However, Monmouth is defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor, and his associates are sought for treason
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