i first read jane eyre the novel many year ago and have since watch various adaptation of it but never really find one that i think capture the essence of the book and portray the character a i imagine them . that be until i be lucky enough to see the 1973 version . this one be perfect and exactly what i have be look for . the 2 main character be wonderful and michael jayston and sorcha cusack simply be rochester and jane . they bring the novel alive and every scene they be in sizzle . there be so much to enjoy in every scene and you never tire of watch it . this be far and far superior to the 1983 version with timothy dalton and it go to show that new version be not always well . it simply a classic .