--- product_id: 80129460 title: "Jude the Obscure BBC 1971 BBC Production" brand: "simply media" price: "€ 51.65" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80129460-jude-the-obscure-bbc-1971-bbc-production store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Jude the Obscure BBC 1971 BBC Production **Brand:** simply media **Price:** € 51.65 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jude the Obscure BBC 1971 BBC Production by simply media - **How much does it cost?** € 51.65 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80129460-jude-the-obscure-bbc-1971-bbc-production) ## Best For - simply media enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted simply media brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Jude the Obscure BBC [1971 BBC Production] [DVD] ## Images ![Jude the Obscure BBC 1971 BBC Production - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51e+fyaBHVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hybrid *by H***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012* There's something ambiguous about this production that, at first, seemed a bit too odd but, as the film progressed, became absolutely essential to the depiction of this most complex and controversial of Thomas Hardy's novels. Namely, it came across as a hybrid between a play and a movie. The sets didn't have an authentic 19th century Victorian feel so much as the look and feel of a stage set. There was almost a flimsiness to the buildings, especially the interiors. However, as the story moved forward, this stage setting atmosphere served to better emphasize the characters and their interaction."Jude The Obscure" is by far the most play-like of Hardy's novels in that the dialogue and characterizations almost completely dominate the setting, whereas, in all the other Hardy novels, the setting tends to dwarf the characters. Even the city of Christminster, the centerpiece of Jude Fawley's entire existence, fades into the background as if it's no more than a cottage. In this production nothing is allowed to diminish the dramatic tension between the characters.Robert Powell's performance as Jude Fawley was superlative in every aspect. The only performances of any actor in any film I've every seen that rival Powell's are those of Ciaran Hinds in Hardy's "The Mayor of Casterbridge," Leo McKern in Ibsen's "The Master Builder" and Michael Hordern in both Shakespeare's "King Lear" and "The Tempest." Fiona Walker was superb as Sue Bridehead, bringing a malevolence to the somewhat cold-blooded character which wasn't readily apparent in the novel itself. And Alex Marshall was wonderful as Arabella Donne, with a coarse sensuality that stayed with her as her station in life rose; although, as with Fiona Walker's Sue Bridehead, there was a sinister aspect to her characterization. And John Franklyn-Robbins was picture perfect as the school master Phillotson, hopelessly drawn to Sue Bridehead.This is a tale of high tragedy, brought about by Jude's desire to transcend his lot in life amidst a society whose classes were rigidly defined and where very little existed to bridge the gap. The great tragic irony is that if Jude could have been presented to the schools of divinity at Christminster while still a boy he might have succeeded in his ambition. But having to teach himself in order to prepare for acceptance at Christminster, he grew to manhood too soon and his presenting himself as a potential divinity student became a mockery of his ambition. Another great irony of this tale is that normally in Thomas Hardy's novels it's the women who are victimized by the caprice and callousness of the men; whereas in "Jude the Obscure" it's the men - both Jude and Phillotson - who are victimized by the caprice and callousness of the women.This was Hardy's last novel. Not his last work; but its scandalous reception in Victorian England turned him away from the novel as a vehicle for expressing his pessimistic, even sardonic, view of life. This film captures the essence of the novel, which is itself the inevitable expression of Hardy's view. It's where all his other novels were leading. And it was just too much for Victorian society. ### ⭐ Inaccurate product *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019* Delivered from the UK, it was advertised as playable in the US. It is not. Pity since it saw the original episodes on PBS while a teenager. Wanted to re-visit the production again, but was denied. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ note: this was filmed on video *by C***O on Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2009* This is a BBC adaptation from 1971. The most important thing you need to know is that it was filmed on video, so it's hard to escape the feeling of cheapness when you watch it. I am told that despite the public's prejudices towards film, video actually renders a superior picture. That may be true, but the fact is that as you watch this you'll be hard pressed to take it seriously, on account of our mental association of video and cheap soap operas. The problem is especially acute with this production on account of the gravity of the ending.Further, the filmmakers don't appear to have had a lot of money, so most of the scenes are staged indoors. Outdoor shots are brief and cramped.The three leads are superior, though, and very convincing. The direction, while occasionally imaginative, is mostly stiff and forgettable. (I'm guessing the director was much more comfortable with the stage than film, since it's almost like you're watching rigid adaptation fit better fit for the stage than the screen.)From its intimidating running time (over 4 hours), you might be tempted to think that is adaptation follows the book excruciatingly faithfully (unlike, say, the recent  Jude ), but no, not especially. Several liberties are taken, much is changed, and countless scenes or subtleties from the book are dropped entirely. ## Frequently Bought Together - Jude The Obscure [DVD] - Tess of the D'Urbervilles [2008] [DVD] - Jude [DVD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80129460-jude-the-obscure-bbc-1971-bbc-production](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/80129460-jude-the-obscure-bbc-1971-bbc-production) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*