Synopsis
Jane learns a little of Mr Rochester's history - and comes to his aid for the second time. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Broadcast year: 2004
- Type: Book Reading of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004)
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 1: Escape?
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 1: Escape?
Young, ignored and ill-treated, can the orphaned Jane Eyre escape her conditions in Gateshead? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 2: A New Beginning
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 2: A New Beginning
Freed from the humiliations inflicted by her aunt, Jane hopes for a new beginning. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 3: Friendship
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 3: Friendship
With her ambitions crushed at the Institute for Orphans, Jane's hopes are restored by friendship. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 4: A New Home
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 4: A New Home
Jane has a new home, Thornfield Hall, and meets her new employer for the first time. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 5: Mr Rochester
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 5: Mr Rochester
Jane learns a little of Mr Rochester's history - and comes to his aid for the second time. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 6: Jane's Dreams
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 6: Jane's Dreams
Will Blanche Ingram's arrival at Thornfield dampen Jane's dreams? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 7: Cries in the Night
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 7: Cries in the Night
The mysteries of Thornfield Hall deepen as Jane hears strange cries in the night. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 8: Troubling News
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 8: Troubling News
As Jane tries to suppress her feelings for Rochester, there is troubling news from her family. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 9: An Encounter
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 9: An Encounter
An encounter in an orchard on Midsummer's Eve has implications for Jane's happiness. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 10: A Shocking Revelation
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 10: A Shocking Revelation
Believing her happiness with Mr Rochester assured, a shocking revelation threatens Jane's dreams. Read by Anne...
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 11: Conscience
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 11: Conscience
Will Jane listen to her conscience and make a decision to the cost of her own happiness? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 12: New Friends
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 12: New Friends
Having left Mr Rochester and Thornfield Hall, can Jane make new friends and begin a new life? Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 13: Something Unexpected
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 13: Something Unexpected
Jane has a new home, work and friends, but then something quite unexpected happens, Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 14: New Wealth
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 14: New Wealth
Jane's new-found wealth is tainted by news of the fate of Thornfield and her master. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 15: Jane's Search
Book at Bedtime - Jane Eyre (2004) | 15: Jane's Search
After hearing the shocking news of Mr Rochester's misfortune, Jane begins her search for him. Read by Anne-Marie Duff.
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