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...

Passion, romance and epic adventure in a classic tale of rivalry and revenge
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Amelia Warner
Lorna Doone

Richard Coyle
John Ridd

Aidan Gillen
Carver Doone

Peter Vaughan
Sir Ensor Doone

Ruth Sheen
Betty Muxworthy

Barbara Flynn
Sarah Ridd

Anton Lesser
Counsellor Doone

Honeysuckle Weeks
Annie Ridd

Joanne Froggatt
Lizzie Ridd