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The Mayor of Casterbridge

6.819781 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1978 BBC seven-part serial based on the eponymous 1886 book by the British novelist Thomas Hardy. The six-hour drama was written by dramatist Dennis Potter and directed by David Giles, with Alan Bates as the…

WritersDennis Potter·Thomas Hardy
ProducerJonathan Powell

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part One
Jan 22, 1978
E2
Part Two
Jan 29, 1978
E3
Part Three
Feb 5, 1978
E4
Part Four
Feb 12, 1978
E5
Part Five
Feb 19, 1978
E6
Part Six
Feb 26, 1978
E7
Part Seven
Mar 5, 1978

Cast

ABAlan Bates
Alan Bates
Michael Henchard
JM
Janet Maw
Elizabeth-Jane II
JG
Jack Galloway
Donald Farfrae

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The Mayor of Casterbridge — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Mayor of Casterbridge?

The Mayor of Casterbridge is streaming on WETA+ in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Mayor of Casterbridge on Netflix?

No, The Mayor of Casterbridge is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on WETA+.

Is The Mayor of Casterbridge on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Mayor of Casterbridge isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on WETA+ instead.

Where can I watch The Mayor of Casterbridge for free?

The Mayor of Casterbridge is available on WETA+ in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Mayor of Casterbridge?

The Mayor of Casterbridge has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 1978.

Are all episodes of The Mayor of Casterbridge out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of The Mayor of Casterbridge are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Mayor of Casterbridge?

No — The Mayor of Casterbridge ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Mayor of Casterbridge based on?

The Mayor of Casterbridge is based on The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy.