Lorna Doone

7.7
20001h 15m

Passionate love story set in 17th century rural England, charting the young John Ridd's search for revenge after his father's murder, and the chance encounter with beautiful Lorna Doone that changes the course of his life.

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2000

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1. Part 1

The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary..

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2. Part 2

King Charles II dies, and the Duke of Monmouth (the late king's illegitimate son) challenges Charles's brother James for the throne. The Doones, abandoning their plan to marry Lorna to Carver and claim her wealth, side with Monmouth in the hope of reclaiming their ancestral lands. However, Monmouth is defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor, and his associates are sought for treason

Cast

Photo of Martin Clunes

Martin Clunes

Jeremy Stickles

Photo of Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

John Ridd

Photo of Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Carver Doone

Photo of Amelia Warner

Amelia Warner

Lorna Doone

Photo of Anthony Calf

Anthony Calf

Tom Faggus

Photo of Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Sarah Ridd

Photo of Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis

Baron de Whichehalse

Photo of Michael Kitchen

Michael Kitchen

Judge Jeffreys

Photo of Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Counsellor Doone

Photo of Jack Shepherd

Jack Shepherd

Reuben Huckaback

Photo of Jesse Spencer

Jesse Spencer

Marwood de Whichehalse

Photo of Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Sir Ensor Doone

Photo of Neil Finnighan

Neil Finnighan

Jack Ridd (as Neil Finnigan)

Photo of Ruth Sheen

Ruth Sheen

Betty Muxworthy

Photo of Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

Charley Doone

Photo of Joanne Froggatt

Joanne Froggatt

Lizzie Ridd

Photo of Rebecca Callard

Rebecca Callard

Ruth Huckaback

Photo of Helen Coker

Helen Coker

Gwenny Fairfax

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