About
Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.
Cast
David Suchet
as Augustus Melmotte
Matthew Macfadyen
as Sir Felix Carbury
Cillian Murphy
as Paul Montague
Paloma Baeza
as Hetta Carbury
Cheryl Campbell
as Lady Carbury
Richard Cant
as Dolly Longestaffe
Shirley Henderson
as Marie Melmotte
Tony Britton
as Lord Alfred Grendall
Douglas Hodge
as Roger Carbury
David Bradley
as Mr Broune
Miranda Otto
as Mrs Hurtle
Allan Corduner
as Croll
Angus Wright
as Miles Grendall
Tom Fahy
as Butler - Grosvenor Square
Toby Jones
as Mr. Squercum
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
Rich financier Augustus Melmotte's arrival in London sees the impoverished aristocracy rush to court his favour and their sons to court his daughter Marie.
Episode 2
While Paul Montague throws himself into the booming railway business with Melmotte, the presence of his mysterious American friend in London threatens to jeopardize his chances with Hetta. Felix is forced to desperate measures to secure his future with Marie when he learns that her father is planning her marriage to a rival suitor.
Episode 3
Paul visits Mexico to have his worst fears about the railway construction confirmed. Returning to London he decides to confront Melmotte and resolve his romantic situation. Melmotte involves himself in increasingly ambitious business schemes while Felix gets himself into further trouble and Hetta recieves some devastating news.
Episode 4
Melmotte reaches the highest echelons of London society but the wolves are beginning to gather at his door. Paul takes his chance to act and Felix comes face to face with some tough opposition, while Hetta contemplates settling for second best. Climaxing in love lost, love gained, a death and some just desserts.
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