Jane Eyre is a 2006 television adaptation of
Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel of the same name. The story, which has been the subject of
numerous television and film adaptations is based on the life of the orphaned titular character. This four-part
BBC television drama serial adaptation was broadcast in the
United Kingdom on
BBC One.
The mini-series is generally considered a successful adaptation, garnering critical acclaim and a number of prestigious nominations from various award bodies.