Did anyone watch Tess last night? This new version is gorgeously done. It had me teary-eyed all evening.
*Update: As many people commented, you can watch Tess of the d'Urbervilles online until January 19th.
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my FAVORITE book! can't wait to see it!
Posted by: natalie hill | January 05, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Wh-whaat? How'd I miss this? I absolutely adore this book. I'll definitely check it out!
Posted by: laceyJ. | January 05, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Thanks for the heads up! I had no idea. And I don't have television, but I found it online:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/tess/watch.html
Posted by: Kiasa | January 05, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I ordered it on DVD. Almost makes me wish I'll catch cold so I can sit at home all day and watch it!
Posted by: Jane | January 05, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I don't own a television, but I was very excited to discover that for the next two weeks, the entire movie can be seen online. Yay!
Posted by: Joanna | January 05, 2009 at 12:52 PM
I'm so sad that I missed this. I didn't know it was on last night. Woe to me.
Posted by: Karen Beth | January 05, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Love this tale, though the tragic nature of it haunts me for some time after I read it, no matter how many times I read it!
Posted by: Rebecca Wicks | January 05, 2009 at 01:20 PM
i saw it and had anxiety the entire time ;). it is beautiful, but i do love the version with natasha kinski, too.
Posted by: cindy k | January 05, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Isn't it wonderful? Isn't she just so beautiful? We had it England a while back, and yeah; I sobbed and sobbed!
Posted by: fran | January 05, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I had no idea it was on! But I am bookmarking the online viewing site.
Are you going to watch Cyrano with J. Garner and Kevin Kline? I think it is on the 7th, PBS naturally.
Posted by: L. | January 05, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Oh ... this killed me. And the next episode will be even more agonizing! I'm shaking my fist at you, Angel Clare!
Masterpiece has a really great lineup this year. It's my favorite thing, to curl up on my couch Sunday night with a mug of soup and get lost in literary adaptations!
Posted by: stephanie | January 05, 2009 at 02:42 PM
I have always loved this show, my personal favorite is the version with Justine Waddell, but this one was pretty good so far.
Posted by: marcey moreno | January 05, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I watched it and loved it. Except it was terribly sad! But oh well, all the good novels end that way I guess :) I can't wait for the next episode although I have a feeling it will get even more sad. I liked the costumes and scenery.
Posted by: amanda B | January 05, 2009 at 03:31 PM
Oh yay! Can't wait to watch it online! Thanks for the heads up.
Posted by: Robin | January 05, 2009 at 04:22 PM
I watched and it was so beautiful ... only wish we didn't have to wait a whole week for the next segment. I LOVE Masterpiece on Sunday nights, a great way to start the week.
Posted by: Megan | January 05, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I Loooooved it! I almost didn't watch because the story is so sad, but I couldn't help myself, and I'm glad.
Posted by: allison | January 05, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Oh, yes! I definitely watched it. The novel is so grim, but this Masterpiece version looks so beautiful. I cannot wait until next Sunday night!
Posted by: margaret | January 05, 2009 at 05:57 PM
i watched it all but the last twenty minutes (have it recorded and can't wait to watch the rest, and part two.
it is gorgeous, and the actress that plays tess is so beautiful!
also, i love how these masterpiece productions always follow the book surprisingly well.
Posted by: jo | January 05, 2009 at 06:23 PM
One summer I decided to read all the Thomas Hardy books, starting with Tess and ending with Jude the Obscure. Note to readers: Do not try that at home, unless you plan to check yourself into a depression clinic of some sort. Egads.
Posted by: Lizzy | January 05, 2009 at 06:31 PM
I agree with Marcey. The A&E Justine Waddell/Oliver Milburn version was my favorite so far! But yeah, I love the book and I'll welcome any new chances to see it done again. Can't wait for Sunday.
Posted by: michelle | January 06, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Yes I did. I am a massive Masterpiece fan, much to my husband chagrin. Loved it!
Posted by: Michelle | January 06, 2009 at 08:07 AM
I missed it, but this photo looks so beautiful!
Posted by: Julia | January 06, 2009 at 08:25 AM
Aw! I misseed it! Thanks to all who posted the link to watch it online! I definately want to see it!
Posted by: bronwyn | January 06, 2009 at 09:14 AM
I love this version. It's so beautiful and green! But I don't know if I can watch the second part. It's just beyond devastating. Poor Tess! Sometimes I wish that she could live in a Jane Austen book, just for a little while.
I agree with another reader--Masterpiece Theater has a great line up this season. Can't wait for Little Dorrit.
PS-- Love you blog.
Posted by: hmk | January 06, 2009 at 10:31 AM
How did I miss that?!!? I love PBS masterpiece theater... oh my!
Posted by: Jessica | January 06, 2009 at 12:03 PM
i absolutely love this book--i will have to see the film!
Posted by: dani @ weddings fresh | January 06, 2009 at 12:50 PM
OMG hmk, you read my mind! IWhile watching online, I remember thinking that Tess really needs a nice, long dip into Jane Austen's world. My, how different those two worlds are.
Gemma Arterton, who plays Tess, has also been a Bond girl. She's pretty famous in the UK.
Posted by: Joanna | January 06, 2009 at 01:01 PM
ah, i caught it, it was amazing! i can't wait till next week!
to everyone who missed it, it can be watched on their website! :)
Posted by: danni h. | January 06, 2009 at 03:56 PM
i had no idea! i remember this book from school... Guess I better buy that converter box thing after all :)
Posted by: Alice Noyes | January 06, 2009 at 05:26 PM
oh shoot i missed it!
i'll have to check the schedule!
Posted by: katrina | January 08, 2009 at 06:00 AM
I love Tess!
Posted by: Abbey Goes Design Scouting | January 12, 2009 at 05:56 AM
It was amazing! I was so impressed with how well it was done. My mom and I are were dumstruck when it was tbc. Sigh!!!
Posted by: atoastokos | January 12, 2009 at 04:51 PM