The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (TV series)

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil is a 1986 award-winning BBC drama serial adapted from Fay Weldon's 1983 novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil. Fay Weldon's novel was later filmed as the 1989 US comedy film She Devil.

Plot
The story concerns married couple Ruth and Bobbo, who are on the verge of separating as Bobbo is having an affair with romantic novelist Mary Fisher. After Bobbo leaves Ruth and moves in with Mary, Ruth develops a plan to get her revenge on both of them.

Cast
The cast of the drama includes:
 * Dennis Waterman as Bobbo
 * Patricia Hodge as Mary Fisher
 * Julie T. Wallace as Ruth
 * Miriam Margolyes as Nurse Hopkins
 * John Bluthal as Angus
 * John Rowe as Dr. Rohn
 * Stephen Greif as Dr. Ghengis
 * Tom Baker as Father Ferguson
 * Bernard Hepton as Judge Bissop

Writing
The adaptation by Ted Whitehead was faithful to the novel with only minor changes from the book.

Locations
It was partly shot at the Belle Tout Lighthouse at Beachy Head near Eastbourne in East Sussex.