Wuthering Heights

Synopsis

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.

First Air Date: 2009-08-30

Last Air Date: 2009-08-31

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Created By: Coky Giedroyc

Networks: ITV1

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Top Cast

Tom Hardy as Heathcliff
Charlotte Riley as Catherine Earnshaw
Andrew Lincoln as Edgar Linton
Sarah Lancashire as Nelly Dean
Burn Gorman as Hindley Earnshaw
Rebecca Night as Catherine Linton
Tom Payne as Linton Heathcliff
Andrew Hawley as Hareton Earnshaw
Rosalind Halstead as Isabella Linton
Kevin McNally as Mr Earnshaw

Seasons

Miniseries (2009)

Based on the classic novel by Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights is a story of love, obsession, hate and revenge. The protagonists, Cathy and Heathcliff, form a love that is dark and destructive and affects the lives of everyone around them. Foundling Heathcliff is raised by the wealthy Earnshaws in Yorkshire but in later life launches a vendetta against the family.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Part 1 (2009-08-30)

In Emily Brontë’s classic and haunting tale Heathcliff is tormented by his love for Cathy. Will Cathy choose a life of comfort and wealth with Edgar Linton or will she succumb to her love for Heathcliff?
Ep. 2: Part 2 (2009-08-31)

Heathcliff’s return throws Cathy’s life with Edgar into turmoil while Hindley becomes another victim of Heathcliff’s revenge. Will Catherine’s courageous spirit free her from Heathcliff’s grasp and can he ever find peace?