The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling

1997 NR 5h 14m 7.7

A ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series of misadventures and misunderstandings.

The life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones, a foundling child born of a serving wench but allowed to grow up in the privileged surroundings of Squire Allworthy's household. This position allows him to grow up with, make the acquaintance of and eventually fall in love with the beautiful daughter of his wealthy neighbour, Sophia Western. However, the path to true love rarely runs smooth and family pressure, the difference in their parentage and 18th century social custom prevent the young lovers from being together. Eventually both are forced out of their gentile, protected surroundings and into the great wide world to see what adventures real life might bring.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Nov 9, 1997

Abandoned at birth, Tom Jones is adopted by kindly Squire Allworthy. He grows...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Nov 16, 1997

Having left home, Tom Jones gets caught up in a Jacobite rebellion, while his...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Nov 23, 1997

Sophia is hotly pursued by Tom on the road to London and both face perils alo...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Nov 30, 1997

Tom falls into fashionable company and Sophia is the object of the unwarrante...

Episode 5 Part 5

5. Part 5

Aired: Dec 7, 1997

With all the characters having entered into a finely balanced web of misunder...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Romance