TV series

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

The amorous adventures of an innocent abroad.

1997★ 7.5 · 2Ended1 seasonDrama

Overview

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

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Cast

Brian Blessed
as Squire Western

Max Beesley
as Tom Jones

Samantha Morton
as Sophie Western

John Sessions
as Henry Fielding

Benjamin Whitrow
as Squire Allworthy

Ron Cook
as Benjamin Partridge

Christopher Fulford
as Mr. Square

Richard Ridings
as Reverend Thwackum

Frances de la Tour
as Aunt Western

James D'Arcy
as Blifil

Brian Pettifer
as Parson Supple

Kathy Burke
as Honour

Crew

Rowley Irlam
Stunt Double

Metin Hüseyin
Director

Simon Burke
Screenplay

Henry Fielding
Novel

Suzan Harrison
Producer

Jim Parker
Original Music Composer

Delia Fine
Executive Producer

Michael Wearing
Executive Producer

Cinders Forshaw
Director of Photography

Annie Kocur
Editor

Paul Tothill
Editor

Angela Grosvenor
Casting

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

Episodes: 5

Information

Community

7.5/ 10

2 TMDB votes · limited sample

7.5

First air date: 1997-11-09

Show status: Ended

Genres

Drama

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