The Way We Live Now

Miniseries

Augustus Melmotte is a European-born city financier whose background is as mysterious as his business. Only weeks after his arrival in London, he announced a new venture and promises instant fortune.

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4 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1Rich 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
    E2
    Episode 2While 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
    E3
    Episode 3Paul 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
    E4
    Episode 4Melmotte 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.

Cast of Miniseries

  • David SuchetAugustus Melmotte
  • Matthew MacfadyenSir Felix Carbury
  • Cillian MurphyPaul Montague
  • Paloma BaezaHetta Carbury
  • Cheryl CampbellLady Carbury
  • Richard CantDolly Longestaffe
  • Shirley HendersonMarie Melmotte
  • Tony BrittonLord Alfred Grendall
  • Douglas HodgeRoger Carbury
  • David BradleyMr Broune
  • Miranda OttoMrs Hurtle
  • Allan CordunerCroll
  • Angus WrightMiles Grendall
  • Tom FahyButler - Grosvenor Square
  • Anthony TrollopeWriter
  • Nigel Stafford-ClarkProducer

 

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