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The History of Tom Jones – A Foundling is a five-part TV series produced by the BBC in 1997. It features Max Beesley in the title role, alongside Brian Blessed and Samantha Morton.
Original Release
11/09/1997 on BBC
US Release
04/05/1998
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Sessions | Henry Fielding |
| Benjamin Whitrow | Squire Allworthy |
| Ron Cook | Benjamin Partridge |
| Christopher Fulford | Mr. Square |
| Richard Ridings | Reverend Thwackum |
| Brian Blessed | Squire Western |
| Frances de la Tour | Aunt Western |
| Max Beesley | Tom Jones / Rev. Summer |
| James D'Arcy | Blifil |
| Samantha Morton | Sophia Western / Sophie Western |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode #1.1 | Sunday, 09 November 1997 |
| 2 | Episode #1.2 | Sunday, 16 November 1997 |
| 3 | Episode #1.3 | Sunday, 23 November 1997 |
| 4 | Episode #1.4 | Sunday, 30 November 1997 |
| 5 | Episode #1.5 | Sunday, 07 December 1997 |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Sessions | Henry Fielding |
| Benjamin Whitrow | Squire Allworthy |
| Ron Cook | Benjamin Partridge |
| Christopher Fulford | Mr. Square |
| Richard Ridings | Reverend Thwackum |
| Brian Blessed | Squire Western |
| Frances de la Tour | Aunt Western |
| Max Beesley | Tom Jones / Rev. Summer |
| James D'Arcy | Blifil |
| Samantha Morton | Sophia Western / Sophie Western |
| Brian Pettifer | Parson Supple |
| Kathy Burke | Honour |
| Sylvester McCoy | Mr. Dowling / Mr, Dowling |
| Michelle Fairley | Mrs. Fitzpatrick / Mrs, Fitzpatrick |
| Camille Coduri | Jenny Jones |
| Celia Imrie | Mrs. Miller |
| Matt Bardock | Jack Nightingale |
| Kelly Reilly | Nancy Miller |
| Lindsay Duncan | Lady Bellaston |
| Peter Capaldi | Lord Fellamar |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Wearing | Executive Producer |
| Delia Fine | Executive Producer |
| Suzan Harrison | Producer |
| Nigel Taylor | Producer |
