This tells the tale of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys both themselves and many around them.

It topped a poll of more than 2,000 people, which was held for the Summer of Love season on UKTV Drama. Richard Kingsbury at UKTV Drama, said: "It's heartening to see these classic stories have the power to captivate 21st Century audiences."