Lorna Doone is one of the greatest love stories ever written, and for a long time, it was the most popular. Written in the heyday of the great Victorian novelists in 1869, it proved to be an enduring tale and made its author rich and famous. This is the story of John Ridd, a yeoman farmer of the border country in southwest England. Set in the turbulent late 17th century amid political tensions aroused by the religious animosities of a nation that had just emerged from the Commonwealth government of Cromwell, the story follows the adventures of John Ridd and his love, Lorna Doone, an aristocratic beauty who was kidnapped by the Doone family as a child.
Lorna Doone dramatizes two of the crucial issues of the Victorian era: country life versus city life, and the values of the individual set against the authority of the state. In John Ridd we see the epitome of the rising middle class set against a parasitical aristocracy represented by the Doones.
Episode 1:
Farmer John Ridd clashes with the Doones and meets daughter Lorna. 17th century romance set in Devon.
Episode 2:
Murderer Carver Doone tries to starve Lorna into marrying him, but John has other ideas.
Episode 3:
When Lorna is taken to London, John fears he's lost her forever - and Carver has murderous plans.
Stars Alison Pettit and Kim Durham.
Some additional notes on the three part version of RD Blackmore's Lorna Doone:
Lorna Doone
BBC Radio 4 - Classic Serial
First broadcast from 19970914 to 19970928.
R D Blackmore's romantic novel, adapted in three parts by Barry Letts.
With David Schofield, Alison Pettit and Janet Dale.
Director Brian Lighthill.
Thank you Alan. I think this is the version of 1997, right?
I'll upload the 2004 serial if you don't mind:
Lorna Doone
First broadcast from 20041220 to 20041231.
By RD Blackmore
A new adaptation by award winning writer, Jane Rogers, of RD Blackmore's high romance of love and vengeance on Exmoor. 10 parts
Episode 1:
John Ridd is 12 years old when his father is killed by Carver Doone, one of a murderous outlaw band. He then vows to avenge his father's death.annie ridd....jennie cox
benita....Fiona Clarke
carver doone....James Nickerson
directed by.... Katherine Beacon
directed in manchester by Katherine Beacon
jeremy stickles....nick brimble
john ridd....alex avery
judge jeffreys....graham crowden
lorna doone....jemma powell
narrator....Timothy West
sarah ridd....rosalind march
sir ensor doone....graham crowden
tom faggus....william bateman
young john ridd....zac fox
young lorna doone....anna johnson
Episode 2.
One day, John Ridd accidentally finds himself in Doone Valley near his home. He has his first meeting with Lorna Doone who tells him never to return if he wants to save his life. Seven years pass before John does go back to Doone Valley and when he does he falls in love with Lorna.
Episode 3.
John Ridd is called to Westminster to speak to the infamous Judge Jeffreys about the threat from the Doones, and also to report on whether there is any ill feeling again the King on Exmoor. Later, he receives unpleasant news regarding Lorna's intentions.
Episode 4:
John Ridd continues to meet Lorna in secret and begs her to leave Doone Valley and come and live with his family.
Episode 5:
John, very anxious for Lorna's safety determines to rescue her from Doone Valley, before then going to ask for her Grandfather's blessing.
Episode 6:
John and Lorna are living in fear of attack from Carver, due to his wish to claim Lorna, as well as an extremely valuable item Lorna has in her possession.
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Lorna Doone
BBC Radio 4 - Classic Serial
First broadcast from 19970914 to 19970928.
R D Blackmore's romantic novel, adapted in three parts by Barry Letts.
With David Schofield, Alison Pettit and Janet Dale.
Director Brian Lighthill.
I'll upload the 2004 serial if you don't mind:
Lorna Doone
First broadcast from 20041220 to 20041231.
By RD Blackmore
A new adaptation by award winning writer, Jane Rogers, of RD Blackmore's high romance of love and vengeance on Exmoor. 10 parts
Episode 1:
John Ridd is 12 years old when his father is killed by Carver Doone, one of a murderous outlaw band. He then vows to avenge his father's death.annie ridd....jennie cox
benita....Fiona Clarke
carver doone....James Nickerson
directed by.... Katherine Beacon
directed in manchester by Katherine Beacon
jeremy stickles....nick brimble
john ridd....alex avery
judge jeffreys....graham crowden
lorna doone....jemma powell
narrator....Timothy West
sarah ridd....rosalind march
sir ensor doone....graham crowden
tom faggus....william bateman
young john ridd....zac fox
young lorna doone....anna johnson
Episode 2.
One day, John Ridd accidentally finds himself in Doone Valley near his home. He has his first meeting with Lorna Doone who tells him never to return if he wants to save his life. Seven years pass before John does go back to Doone Valley and when he does he falls in love with Lorna.
Episode 3.
John Ridd is called to Westminster to speak to the infamous Judge Jeffreys about the threat from the Doones, and also to report on whether there is any ill feeling again the King on Exmoor. Later, he receives unpleasant news regarding Lorna's intentions.
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 01(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 02(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 03(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
John Ridd continues to meet Lorna in secret and begs her to leave Doone Valley and come and live with his family.
Episode 5:
John, very anxious for Lorna's safety determines to rescue her from Doone Valley, before then going to ask for her Grandfather's blessing.
Episode 6:
John and Lorna are living in fear of attack from Carver, due to his wish to claim Lorna, as well as an extremely valuable item Lorna has in her possession.
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 04(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 05(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 06(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
John and Lorna receive a visit from Counsellor Doone, apparently to offer his blessing to their plans of marriage.
Episode 8:
With Lorna in LONDON, John is persuaded to find his brother-in-law, who has run off to fight against the King's men.
Episode 9:
John and Lorna are reunited, but will Lorna still want to become his wife?
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 07(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 08(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 09(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
John leads an attack on Doone Valley. Will the wedding still go ahead?
RD Blackmore - Lorna Doone - 10(10) - BBC WH Drama 2004.mp3
Looking forward to listening to the WHD version of Lorna Doone.
Thanks, katy
Thanks, katy
RD Blackmore's Lorna Doone 7 Premiere 09-06-10.mp3
RD Blackmore's Lorna Doone 7 Premiere 08-06-10.mp3