Jane Eyre (1983)

The passionate, tender love story of Jane Eyre and her Mr Rochester is one of the most famous in literature. Tormented by cruel cousins, unjustly punished by her aunt, Jane resists tyranny with the fiercely independent spirit that will later delight and intrigue Mr Rochester.

Jane's open defiance of her unjust and tyrannical aunt has led to her dismissal from Gateshead Hall.

Conditions improve at Lowood and Jane finds peace both as a pupil, and later, as a teacher.

Happy in her new post as a governess, Jane forms a bond with her young french pupil Adele and warmhearted housekeeper Mrs Fairfax.

Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.

Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is upset by his fondness for Blanche Ingram.

Summoned by her dying aunt, Jane returns to Gateshead Hall, the scene of her unhappy childhood. On her deathbed Mrs Reed confesses that some years ago Jane's wealthy uncle in Madeira offered to provide for her. To revenge herself on Jane Mrs Reed told him that his niece was dead.

The wedding ceremony of Jane Eyre and Mr Rochester is interrupted by a lawyer, Mr Briggs. He claims that the marriage cannot go on. 'Mr Rochester has a wife now living ...'

After days of travelling, Jane collapses outside the home of the Rivers family and is offered shelter.

Jane learns that she is the sole heir to her uncle's fortune. Subsequently, the Rivers family discover her true identity.

Jane visits Thornfield Hall and is horrified by the state in which she finds it.