Tess of the D'Urbervilles is directed by David Blair and adapted by David Nicholls, whose work includes the BBC's modern retelling of Much Ado About Nothing. "Hardy is very intense and passionate ...

Alec is the handsome, but self-centred and manipulative eldest son of Tess's supposed illustrious relatives - the D'Urbervilles. After going to work at The Slopes - Alec's family home - Tess falls ...