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  • The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997–1997)
  • TV Mini-series | 314 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997–1997)
TV Mini-series | 314 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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.
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Simon Burke (screenplay) | Henry Fielding (novel)
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Updated Nov 9, 1997

Release date (First episode)
Apr 5, 1998 (United States)

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60 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
John Sessions
Henry Fielding Henry Fielding   See fewer
5
Benjamin Whitrow
Squire Allworthy Squire Allworthy   See fewer
5
Ron Cook
Benjamin Partridge Benjamin Partridge   See fewer
5
Christopher Fulford
Mr. Square Mr. Square   See fewer
5
Richard Ridings
Reverend Thwackum Reverend Thwackum   See fewer
5
Brian Blessed
Squire Western Squire Western   See fewer
5
Frances de la Tour
Aunt Western Aunt Western   See fewer
5
Max Beesley
Tom Jones / Rev. Summer Tom Jones / Rev. Summer   See fewer
5
James D'Arcy
Blifil Blifil   See fewer
5
Samantha Morton
Sophia Western Sophia Western   See fewer
5
Brian Pettifer
Parson Supple Parson Supple   See fewer
5
Kathy Burke
Honour Honour   See fewer
5
Sylvester McCoy
Mr. Dowling Mr. Dowling   See fewer
4
Michelle Fairley
Mrs. Fitzpatrick Mrs. Fitzpatrick   See fewer
4
Camille Coduri
Jenny Jones Jenny Jones   See fewer
3
Celia Imrie
Mrs. Miller Mrs. Miller   See fewer
3
Matt Bardock
Jack Nightingale Jack Nightingale   See fewer
3
Kelly Reilly
Nancy Miller Nancy Miller   See fewer
3
Lindsay Duncan
Lady Bellaston Lady Bellaston   See fewer
3
Peter Capaldi
Lord Fellamar Lord Fellamar   See fewer
3
Sara Kestelman
Mrs. Wilkins Mrs. Wilkins   See fewer
2
Tessa Peake-Jones
Bridget Allworthy Bridget Allworthy   See fewer
2
2
Richard O'Callaghan
Mr. Fitzpatrick Mr. Fitzpatrick   See fewer
2
Roger Lloyd Pack
Anderson Anderson   See fewer
2
Simon Smith
Gang Leader Gang Leader   See fewer
2
Brian Hibbard
George Seagrim George Seagrim   See fewer
2
Soo Drouet
Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Partridge   See fewer
1
Michael Cronin
Dr. Blifil Dr. Blifil   See fewer
1
Con O'Neill
Captain Blifil Captain Blifil   See fewer
1
Niven Boyd
Doctor Doctor   See fewer
1
Stuart Neal
Young Tom Young Tom   See fewer
1
Caleb Lloyd
Young Blifil Young Blifil   See fewer
1
Laura Harling
Young Sophia Young Sophia   See fewer
1
Mossie Smith
Goody Seagrim Goody Seagrim   See fewer
1
Rachel Scorgie
Molly Seagrim Molly Seagrim   See fewer
1
Jane Danson
Betty Seagrim Betty Seagrim   See fewer
1
Tim Barlow
Quaker Quaker   See fewer
1
Paul Barber
Adderley Adderley   See fewer
1
Andrew Rattenbury
Lieutenant Lieutenant   See fewer
1
Julian Firth
Northerton Northerton   See fewer
1
June Whitfield
Mrs. Whitfield Mrs. Whitfield   See fewer
1
1
Ruth Sheen
Mrs. Harris Mrs. Harris   See fewer
1
Rupert Holliday-Evans
Lord Connaught Lord Connaught   See fewer
1
Norman Lovett
Mr. Follett Mr. Follett   See fewer
1
Candida Rundle
Mrs. Follett Mrs. Follett   See fewer
1
Alexei Sayle
Puppeteer Puppeteer   See fewer
1
Neil Dudgeon
Puppeteer's Assistant Puppeteer's Assistant   See fewer
1
Cal McCrystal
Footman Footman   See fewer
1
Alison Rose
Trasilene Trasilene   See fewer
1
1
Garry Roost
Cleremont Cleremont   See fewer
1
Tim Healy
Mr. Nightingale Sr. Mr. Nightingale Sr.   See fewer
1
Mem Ferda
The Prison Guard The Prison Guard   See fewer
1
Bruce McGregor
Constable Constable   See fewer
1
David Foxxe
Judge John Fielding Judge John Fielding   See fewer
1
David Baukham
Jailor Jailor   See fewer
1
Tim Stern
Mr. Harris Mr. Harris   See fewer
1
Robin Cattani
Gardener Gardener   See fewer
1
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