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The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling (1997)

Drama

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

First Air Date
November 9, 1997
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Rating
7.5/10 (2 votes)

Cast: Brian Blessed, Max Beesley, Samantha Morton, John Sessions, Benjamin Whitrow, Ron Cook, Christopher Fulford, Richard Ridings

Network: BBC One
Production: BBC, A+E Studios
based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod dramafoundling18th centurysquire
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Seasons

Season 1

5 episodes

1997

Full Cast (14 people)

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The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

Drama
7.5
50 min
1997

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

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Networks & Studios

Networks

BBC OneBBC One

Production Companies

BBC
A+E Studios
Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired11/9/1997
Last Aired12/7/1997
Seasons1
Episodes5
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom
Creators & Crew

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

1

Seasons

5

Episodes

50m

Per Episode

1997

First Aired

Keywords

based on novel or bookminiseriesperiod dramafoundling18th centurysquire

Content Ratings

Languages

en

External Links

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Cast

BB

Brian Blessed

as Squire Western

MB

Max Beesley

as Tom Jones

SM

Samantha Morton

as Sophie Western

JS

John Sessions

as Henry Fielding

BW

Benjamin Whitrow

as Squire Allworthy

RC

Ron Cook

as Benjamin Partridge

CF

Christopher Fulford

as Mr. Square

RR

Richard Ridings

as Reverend Thwackum

Seasons

1 seasons
Miniseries
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1997

5 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling about?▾

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

How many seasons does The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling have?▾

1

How many episodes does The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling have?▾

5

Is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling still running?▾

No, it ended in 1997.

When did The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling first air?▾

November 9, 1997

Who stars in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?▾

Brian Blessed, Max Beesley, Samantha Morton

What genre is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?▾

Drama

Where can I watch The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?▾

Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads