Series synopsis
Lorna Doone is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 24, 2000. It ended on December 26, 2000. It stars Martin Clunes, Richard Coyle, Aidan Gillen and Amelia Warner.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Martin Clunes as Jeremy Stickles
- Richard Coyle as John Ridd
- Aidan Gillen as Carver Doone
- Amelia Warner as Lorna Doone
- Anthony Calf as Tom Faggus
- Barbara Flynn as Sarah Ridd
- Martin Jarvis as Baron de Whichehalse
- Michael Kitchen as Judge Jeffreys
Supporting cast
- Anton Lesser as Counsellor Doone
- Jack Shepherd as Reuben Huckaback
- Jesse Spencer as Marwood de Whichehalse
- Peter Vaughan as Sir Ensor Doone
- Neil Finnighan as Jack Ridd (as Neil Finnigan)
- Jack Baverstock as Young John Ridd
- Trevor Cooper as John Fry
- Ruth Sheen as Betty Muxworthy
- Katie Pitts-Drake as Young Lorna Doone
- Oliver Chris as Charley Doone
- Honeysuckle Weeks as Annie Ridd
- Joanne Froggatt as Lizzie Ridd
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 24, 2000 | December 26, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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.. |
December 24, 2000 |
| 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 |
December 26, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 24, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 26, 2000 |
| Runtime | 75 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Sunday |