The History of Tom Jones: a Foundling (TV series)
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Genre | Historical |
Based on | Tom Jones by Henry Fielding |
Written by | Simon Burke |
Directed by | Metin Hüseyin |
Starring | Max Beesley Samantha Morton John Sessions |
Composer | Jim Parker |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
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Producer | Suzan Harrison |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company | BBC |
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Original network | BBC One |
Original release | 9 November 7 December 1997 | –
The History of Tom Jones – A Foundling is a five-part TV series produced by the BBC in 1997. It features Max Beesley in the title role, alongside Brian Blessed and Samantha Morton.[1][2]
It is based on the 1749 picaresque novel of the same name by Henry Fielding.
Plot[]
The plot follows the life of the protagonist, Tom Jones, a charming rascal. Born to a serving wench, but having grown up in the care of Squire Allworthy, he becomes enamoured of his neighbour's daughter, Sophia Western. It follows Tom's adventures in London.
Cast[]
- John Sessions as Henry Fielding
- Benjamin Whitrow as Squire Allworthy
- Brian Blessed as Squire Western
- Max Beesley as Tom Jones
- Samantha Morton as Sophia Western
- Frances de la Tour as Aunt Western
- Ron Cook as Mr Partridge
- Richard Ridings as Reverend Thwackum
- Christopher Fulford as Mr. Square
- Michael Cronin as Dr. Blifil
- Sylvester McCoy as Mr Dowling
- James D'Arcy as Blifil
- Peter Capaldi as Lord Fellamar
- Michelle Fairley as Mrs Fitzpatrick
- Lindsay Duncan as Lady Bellaston
- Kathy Burke as Honour
- Brian Pettifer as Parson Supple
- Camille Coduri as Jenny Jones
- Celia Imrie as Mrs. Miller
- Kelly Reilly as Nancy Miller
- Sara Kestelman as Mrs. Wilkins
- Tessa Peake-Jones as Bridget Allworthy
- Doreene Blackstock as Abigail
- Richard O'Callaghan as Mr. Fitzpatrick
- Roger Lloyd Pack as Anderson
- Brian Hibbard as George Seagrim
- Con O'Neill as Captain Blifil
- Rachel Scorgie as Molly Seagrim
- Jane Danson as Betty Seagrim
- Alexei Sayle as Puppeteer
- Neil Dudgeon as Puppeteer's Assistant
- Paul Barber as Adderley
- Julian Firth as Northerton
- Rupert Holliday-Evans as Lord Connaught
- Amy Marston as Susan
- Norman Lovett as Mr. Follett
- June Whitfield as Mrs. Whitfield
- Tim Healy as Mr. Nightingale Sr.
References[]
- ^ "The History of Tom Jones – A Foundling Part 1 (1997)". British Film Institute.
- ^ King, Susan (5 April 1998). "Tom Jones Never Grows Old". Los Angeles Times.
External links[]
Categories:
- BBC television dramas
- 1997 British television series debuts
- 1997 British television series endings
- 1990s British drama television series
- Period television series
- BBC television miniseries
- Television shows based on British novels
- English-language television shows
- Television shows set in Dorset
- Television shows set in London
- 1990s British television miniseries
- Television series set in the 18th century