Documentaries
Documentaries is a documentary on BBC1. Romantic drama based on the classic novel by Thomas Hardy. An independent young woman preparing to take over her uncle's farm attracts the attention of three very different men. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 203 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
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Documentaries
Romantic drama based on the classic novel by Thomas Hardy. An independent young woman preparing to take over her uncle's farm attracts the attention of three very different men.
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