David Suchet
Augustus Melmotte
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A drama based on Anthony Trollope's novel about a mysterious financier and his schemes in 1870s London. See cast, crew, episodes, reviews, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- (3.2K)
- 2001-11-11
- Drama, Romance
- 300
The Way We Live Now is a 2001 four-part television adaptation of the Anthony Trollope 1875 novel The Way We Live Now. The serial was first broadcast on the BBC and was directed by David Yates, written by Andrew Davies and produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark.
- 4
- BBC One
- 11 November –, 2 December 2001
The Way We Live Now. Season 1. Anthony Trollope's epic tale of Victorian power and corruption captures the turmoil as the old order is swept aside by the brash new forces of business and finance.
The Way We Live Now. Season 1. 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.
Felix Carbury has his eyes set on Melmotte's monkey faced daughter, hoping the marriage will solve all his and his family's financial problems, while his sister Hetta falls in love with the adventurer Paul Montague. 7.9/10 (72) Rate. Top-rated.
The Way We Live Now is a 2001 adaptation of Anthony Trollope's 1875 novel, focusing on a Victorian-era financier and his influence. Watch the full season and episodes, cast and crew, and latest news on TV Guide.
Drama · Romance. This epic tale of Victorian power and corruption captures the utter turmoil as the brash new forces of business and finance sweep aside the old order. Starring: David Suchet Matthew Macfadyen Cillian Murphy Paloma Baeza Cheryl Campbell.
