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After a ghastly cry in the middle of the night wakes all in Thornfield Hall, Rochester asks for Jane's help. Stars Amanda Hale.

After a ghastly cry in the middle of the night wakes all in Thornfield Hall, Rochester asks for Jane's help.

As they climb the stairs, he asks if she is afraid of blood.

Charlotte Bronte's most beloved novel dramatised by Rachel Joyce.

Jane ....... Amanda Hale
Rochester ....... Tom Burke
Mason ....... Ewan Bailey
Blanche ....... Evie Killip
Bessie ....... Katie Redford
Mrs Reed ...... Tracy Wiles

Director: Tracey Neale

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in February 2016.

18 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Oct 2025 03:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Jane Amanda Hale
Rochester Tom Burke
Mason Ewan Bailey
Blanche Evie Killip
Bessie Katie Redford
Mrs Reed Tracy Wiles
Director Tracey Neale
Producer Tracey Neale
Author Charlotte Bronte
Adaptor Rachel Joyce

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Mar 2016 10:45
  • Fri 4 Mar 2016 19:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 2025 08:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 2025 13:45
  • Fri 17 Oct 2025 19:45
  • Sat 18 Oct 2025 03:45

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