Under the Greenwood Tree (TV Movie 2005)

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Keeley Hawes

Fancy Day

James Murray

Dick Dewy

Terry Mortimer

Robert Penny
(as Terence Mortimer)

Richard Leaf

Thomas Leaf

Tony Haygarth

Reuben Dewy

Jane Wheldon

Mary Dewy

Sian Brooke

Susan Dewy

Ellie Thackeray

Bessy Dewy

Liam DeGruchy

Charley Dewy

John Axon

Elias Spinks

Steve Pemberton

Mr. Shinar

Ben Miles

Parson Maybold

Alethea Steven

Anne Roebuck

Tom Georgeson

Geoffrey Day

Sean Arnold

Farmer

Robert Wilkinson

Gabriel

J.D. Baker-Miles

School Child
(uncredited)

Thea Baker-Miles

Mr. Shiner's Maid
(uncredited)

Director
- Nicholas Laughland
Writers
- Ashley Pharoah
- Thomas Hardy
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Trivia
When they are walking home from the Christmas party at the Dewy house. Mr. Shinar tells Fancy that he's best known from their town to Casterbridge. Thomas Hardy wrote both Under The Greenwood Tree and The Mayor of Casterbridge.

Goofs
When Fancy Day is first introduced to the villagers and Parson Maybold, her hair style changes from a full ponytail to a half ponytail between shots.

Quotes
Fancy Day: You get over a broken heart very quickly, Mr. Dewy, if that's indeed what it was.
Dick Dewy: Not true, Miss Day. Tis broken and will remain so till the day you fix it.
Fancy Day: You'll be waiting until you turn to stone, then.
[stares intently, then kisses him]
Dick Dewy: I knew you felt the same, Fancy, I knew it. I tasted it on your lips the first time I kissed you.
Fancy Day: Take me home, please.
Dick Dewy: Say you'll be mine, Fancy.
Fancy Day: You know I cannot.

Connections
Edited into Masterpiece: Under the Greenwood Tree (2006)

Soundtracks
In Bethlehem He was Born
Traditional
Written by Thomas Ravenscroft

Being in the mood for a period romance, I was a bit cautious when I realized this was an adaptation of a Thomas Hardy story. They tend to end unhappily, especially when there are divided love interests. Fortunately, Under the Greenwood Tree is light, even humorous, in parts. Truly I had no idea who Fancy would marry, the wealthy farmer, the austere parson, or the poor (yet brash and handsome) harrier. In the tradition of Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, there is the mix of position, miscommunication, and the delightfulness of authenticity of period. A treat to watch. The acting, script, and setting all played well together. If you adore period romances, then this should go on your list to watch.