Tamara Drewe

Tamara Drewe returns from London to the Dorset village of Ewedown with the intention of selling her deceased mother's house. Locals are surprised by her newly enhanced appearance after a rhinoplasty. She sets about re-establishing herself and preparing the house for sale.

At a village music festival, Tamara rekindles her attraction to rock-band drummer Ben. Their chemistry is evident as they begin a romantic relationship. The festival scene marks the start of Tamara's entanglement with someone in the village.

Tamara asks Andy to work on her mother's house so she can sell it. He begins a working relationship with her and spends time at the property. The arrangement foreshadows later tensions as the social circle becomes entangled.

Tamara and Ben's romance falters and ends, prompting Ben to leave Ewedown. The breakup reshapes the local dynamics and prepares the ground for Tamara's next affair. The village watches as Tamara navigates changing relationships.

After Ben's departure, Tamara begins an affair with Nicholas, the prolific crime novelist living at the neighboring retreat. The relationship brings scandal and intoxicating danger to Tamara's stay in Ewedown. Rumors begin to swirl through the village as the two become more involved.

Jody and Casey, two local teenage girls, grow jealous of Tamara's relationship with Ben and stir up trouble around the village and the retreat. Their meddling reveals the fragility of Tamara's standing in the community. The girls' actions heighten tensions and broader gossip.

Feeling left out, Jody manipulates Ben into returning to the village after his departure. Her plan increases the drama surrounding Tamara and the central social circle. The move ties Ben back to Ewedown and to Tamara in a more complex way.

Jody's deceit is uncovered, exposing her manipulation of Ben. The discovery compounds the strain on Tamara's relationships and intensifies village gossip. The incident underscores how the young girl's actions pull the community into the affair's consequences.

Tamara and Nicholas's affair comes to light, shocking villagers and friends alike. The revelation intensifies the scandal surrounding the retreat and Tamara's choices. It precipitates a cascade of reactions from those close to Tamara and Nicholas.

In a strange turn of events, Nicholas is killed by a stampede of cows after a confrontation. The accident shocks the village and forces the characters to confront the consequences of indiscretion. The tragedy marks a turning point in the mood at the retreat.

Beth's friend Glen, a Thomas Hardy scholar, confesses his love for Beth. He wrestles with guilt over Nicholas's death and the tangled feelings in the retreat. Beth faces a choice about whether to pursue the budding romance or protect the balance of the house.

Beth persuades Glen to remain at the retreat with her, choosing companionship over leaving. The two begin to settle into a new arrangement, softening the emotional upheaval. The stay helps reshape the social fabric of the village.

Ultimately Tamara's relationship with Andy deepens, and she decides to stay in Ewedown. The couple's bond provides a sense of resolution amid the previous chaos. Tamara commits to making a life in the village she once tried to escape.