Middlemarch (1994– )

This Masterpiece Theatre production, set at the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, chronicles the life, loves, foibles and politics of the fictional English town of Middlemarch. Adapted ... See full summary »

Stars:

Juliet Aubrey, Douglas Hodge, Robert Hardy

6 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Juliet Aubrey	...	Dorothea Brooke (7 episodes, 1994)
Douglas Hodge	...	Dr. Tertius Lydgate (7 episodes, 1994)
Robert Hardy	...	Arthur Brooke (7 episodes, 1994)
Peter Jeffrey	...	Bulstrode (7 episodes, 1994)
Trevyn McDowell	...	Rosamond Vincy (7 episodes, 1994)
Rufus Sewell	...	Will Ladislaw (7 episodes, 1994)
Jonathan Firth	...	Fred Vincy (7 episodes, 1994)
Julian Wadham	...	Sir James Chettam (7 episodes, 1994)
Colum Convey	...	Mr. Hawley (7 episodes, 1994)
Simon Chandler	...	Rev. Farebrother (7 episodes, 1994)
Stephen Moore	...	Mayor Vincy (7 episodes, 1994)
Rosemary Martin	...	Mrs. Bulstrode (7 episodes, 1994)
Caroline Harker	...	Celia Brooke (7 episodes, 1994)
Clive Russell	...	Caleb Garth (6 episodes, 1994)
Ronald Hines	...	Mr. Standish (6 episodes, 1994)
Rachel Power	...	Mary Garth (6 episodes, 1994)
Mary Hanefey	...	Lady Chettam (6 episodes, 1994)
Elizabeth Spriggs	...	Mrs. Cadwallader (6 episodes, 1994)
Jacqueline Tong	...	Mrs. Vincy (6 episodes, 1994)
James Garbutt	...	Dr. Wrench (5 episodes, 1994)
Patti Love	...	Mrs. Plymdale (5 episodes, 1994)
Cheryl Fergison	...	Pritchard (5 episodes, 1994)
Roger Milner	...	Pratt (5 episodes, 1994)
Gabrielle Lloyd	...	Mrs. Garth (5 episodes, 1994)
Patrick Malahide	...	Rev. Edward Casaubon (4 episodes, 1994)
Fred Pearson	...	Mr. Bambridge (4 episodes, 1994)
John Savident	...	Raffles (4 episodes, 1994)
David Belcher	...	Mr. Chicheley (4 episodes, 1994)
Fanny Carby	...	Mrs. Kell (4 episodes, 1994)
Michael Hordern	...	Peter Featherstone (3 episodes, 1994)
Roy Holder	...	Hiram Ford (3 episodes, 1994)
Pam Ferris	...	Mrs. Dollop (3 episodes, 1994)
David Sibley	...	Mr. Spooner (3 episodes, 1994)
Richard Butler	...	Mr. Powderell (3 episodes, 1994)
Emily Woof	...	Lydgate's Maid (3 episodes, 1994)
Freda Dowie	...	Mrs. Waule (3 episodes, 1994)
Ian Driver	...	Mr. Plymdale (3 episodes, 1994)
Ben Jeffery	...	Ben Garth (3 episodes, 1994)
Susan Porrett	...	Tantripp (3 episodes, 1994)
Tony Rohr	...	Solomon Featherstone (3 episodes, 1994)
Jeremy Sinden	...	Captain Lydgate (3 episodes, 1994)
Andrew Tiernan	...	Dagley (3 episodes, 1994)
Nathan Valente	...	Alfred Garth (3 episodes, 1994)

Storyline

This Masterpiece Theatre production, set at the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, chronicles the life, loves, foibles and politics of the fictional English town of Middlemarch. Adapted from the George Eliot classic of the same name, the plot centers on the socially conscious, but naive Dorothea Brooke, whose disastrous match to the pedantic Rev. Edward Casaubon sets in motion a chain of events that will change the face of Middlemarch forever. The efforts of the dashing young physician, Tertius Lydgate, to modernize the medical practices at the new hospital causes quite a stir, both in the political power structure, headed by the evil Mr. Nicholas Bulstrode, and the heart of sweet Rosamund Vincey, the town beauty. Smaller plots interweave the action and lead to reconciliation, resignation, remuneration and resolution.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | politics | tv mini series | rome italy | singing | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 1994 (UK)

Also Known As:

Apagorevmeno pathos

Filming Locations:

Brympton d'Evercy, Yeovil, Somerset, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

375 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last TV acting role of Sir Michael Hordern.

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Quotes

Dr. Tertius Lydgate: The reason doctors prescribe so much medicine, Mr. Mawmsey, is because it's the only way they can make their money. If they could charge for their consultation then they wouldn't have to overdose the King's legion. And that's the worst kind of treason, eh?

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Connections

Featured in The Story of the Costume Drama: The Stars (2008)

User Reviews

Does justice to the novel- highly recommended.

'Middlemarch' is one of my favourite novels and the serialization is one of the best that I have seen. All the actors enliven the saga of this, George Eliot's masterpiece with an impressive panache. Juliet Aubrey as Dorothea, the heroine, needs a little bit of getting used to, but she portrays the character convincingly. Rufus Sewell was made for this role He exudes all the charm, the enigma and the romance in Will's personality beautifully..so much so that you really feel for him and his love for Dorothea as you feel for them in the novel. The only thing I'd like to say as a mild warning is that read the novel before you see this adaptation because the serial is made taking that for granted. For any admirer of Eliot this serialization is a must-see. With a beautiful music score, beautiful scenery, this adaptation is sensitively made..and memorable.