''Sparkhouse'' is a BBC drama, originally shown on

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from 1 to 8 September 2002. Written by Sally Wainwright, it is a modern take on

Emily Brontë Emily Jane Brontë (, commonly ; 30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, ''Wuthering Heights'', now considered a classic of English literature. She also published a book of poet ...

's 1847 novel ''

Wuthering Heights ''Wuthering Heights'' is an 1847 novel by Emily Brontë, initially published under her pen name Ellis Bell. It concerns two families of the landed gentry living on the West Yorkshire moors, the Earnshaws and the Lintons, and their turbulent r ...

''.

Synopsis

Two young lovers battle against the odds to be together. The role of Heathcliff is played by a woman ( Sarah Smart).

Cast

*Carol Bolton – Sarah Smart *Richard Bolton – Alun Armstrong *Lisa Bolton (older) –

Holly Grainger Holliday Clark Grainger (born 27 March 1988), also credited as Holly Grainger, is an English screen and stage actress. Some of her prominent roles are Kate Beckett in the BAFTA award-winning children's series '' Roger and the Rottentrolls'', L ...

**Lisa Bolton (young) – April James *Andrew Lawton – Joseph McFadden *John Standring – Richard Armitage *Kate Lawton –

Celia Imrie Celia Diana Savile Imrie (born 15 July 1952) is an English actress and author. She was described in 2003 as one of the most successful British actresses of recent decades. She is best known for her film roles, including the '' Bridget Jones'' f ...

*Paul Lawton –

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* * {{Wuthering Heights 2002 British television series debuts 2002 British television series endings 2000s British drama television series BBC television dramas Television shows based on British novels 2000s British television miniseries Television series created by Sally Wainwright Films based on Wuthering Heights Television shows set in West Yorkshire English-language television shows