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.
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⭐7.7/1025 votes
Quick facts
First Aired
2001
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
25
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
Language
EN
Seasons
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S01E01
Episode 1
⭐ 9.0
Nov 11, 200175 min
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.
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S01E02
Episode 2
⭐ 9.0
Nov 18, 200175 min
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 wit…
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S01E03
Episode 3
⭐ 9.0
Nov 25, 200175 min
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. Melmott…
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S01E04
Episode 4
Dec 2, 200175 min
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 toug…