The Mayor of Casterbridge: Henchard's downfall (BBC 1978, Alan Bates)

4 key scenes plotting the Mayor's downfall, from 70s TV adaptation of Hardy's tragedy (filmed in Corfe Castle village, Dorset). 1) Henchard's premeditated drunken cameo in Prince Albert's town visit, incurring the wraith of new mayor Donald Farfrae. 2) Henchard's challenge of a one-armed fight to the death with his nemesis in the granary loft. 3/4) Newson's return prompts Henchard to lie that his daughter Elizabeth-Jane is dead, driving him to an abortive suicide attempt. *sorry about the Dutch subtitles!* Stars Alan Bates as Michael Henchard, Jack Galloway as Farfrae & Anna Massey as Lucetta, written by Thomas Hardy, directed by Dennis Potter. For a further scene from this adaptation - Farfrae's sacking - go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CKHlEWHQMU