Episode #1.2 

Michael remarries Susan. He hires Donald Farfrae to manage his business but there is tension between them. Michael's standing goes down and, unable to take any more, Donald leaves him to set up a business in opposition to Michael.

Director:

David Giles

Writers:

Thomas Hardy (novel), Dennis Potter (dramatisation)

Stars:

Alan Bates, Anne Stallybrass, Janet Maw

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Bates	...	Michael Henchard
Anne Stallybrass	...	Susan
Janet Maw	...	Elizabeth-Jane
Jack Galloway	...	Donald Farfrae
Peter Bourke	...	Abel Whittle
Jeffrey Holland	...	Carter
Deddie Davies	...	Nancy
Joe Ritchie	...	Buzzford
Clifford Parrish	...	Longways
Douglas Milvain	...	Coney
Mischa De La Motte	...	Priest
Stuart Fell	...	Man at Fete
Steven Warner	...	Boy
Patricia Fincham	...	Henchard's Maid
Antony Spicer	...	First Farmer

Storyline

Michael remarries Susan and she moves into his house with their daughter. He has hired Donald Farfrae to manage the corn side of his business and there is a mutual attraction between Donald and Elizabeth-Jane. Michael is starting to treat the people around him badly and there is an increase in tension between Donald and himself. As Michael's standing in the community goes down, Donald's goes up. Eventually, Donald sets up his own business in opposition to Michael. Meanwhile, Susan's health continues to deteriorate.

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Genres:

Drama

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Soundtracks

Early One Morning
(uncredited)
Traditional

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Release Date:

10 September 1978 (USA)

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