have to say i like the 1983 version until i saw this one . wow . where have it be hide all these year . michael jayston be amazing a rochester . his acting be superb and he be wonderfully witty in the part . most actor who have portray rochester have manage to portray some aspect of the character well and but somehow jayston manages to get everything right . sorcha cusack be excellent a jane and a really moving performance . rochester and jane just look right together in this adaptation and you can really believe in the character . my only quibble with this adaptation be that it be not long enough and i could have do with a lot more of the same . my recommendation be make sure that you do not miss this 1973 version and it a joy to watch .