Far From The Madding Crowd

( 2015) BBC4, 8pm

Carey Mulligan (above) follows in Julie Christie’s footsteps by taking on the role of Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong woman being courted by three men, in this handsome adaption of Thomas Hardy’s novel. It’s followed later by a contemporary take on the tale, Tamara Drewe (11.25pm). ★★★★☆/★★★☆☆