A 2002 period drama, 'The Heart of Me', is available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer. The film, based on Rosamond Lehmann's 1953 novel 'The Echoing Grove', is set in London before and after the Second World War and explores the consequences of a woman's affair with her sister's husband.
The star-studded cast includes Helena Bonham Carter as Dinah, Paul Bettany as Rickie, and Olivia Williams as Madeleine. The story begins in 1934 at the funeral of Madeleine's father, where Rickie confesses his attraction to his sister-in-law Dinah, leading to a passionate affair.
Despite mixed reviews from critics after its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, viewers have praised the film, with some awarding it a perfect ten out of ten on IMDb. One reviewer described it as a 'beautiful, heartbreaking film', while another praised the performances, particularly those of Bonham Carter and Williams.
Fans of the original novel have also expressed admiration for Lehmann's prose and narrative style. 'The Heart of Me' is now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
