, which provides details on its four-part dramatization and key cast members. Internet Archive Fast Facts about the 2006 Series
Mr. Rochester is often played as a brooding, stodgy aristocrat. Toby Stephens, however, redefined the character. His Rochester is Byronic, yes, but also surprisingly athletic, witty, and vulnerable. The chemistry between Stephens and Wilson is electric, bordering on dangerous. The famous "fire scene" (where Rochester’s bed catches fire) and the drawing-room banter crackle with unspoken desire, making their eventual reunion one of the most satisfying in television history. jane eyre 2006 archive.org