David Yates
Director
The Way We Live Now (2001)
Miniseries
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.
Released Nov. 11, 2001
Episode 75 min
None+
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Watch Providers: The Roku Channel
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
9.0
S1E1 - Episode 1
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.
Nov. 11, 2001, midnight
9.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
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 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.
Nov. 18, 2001, midnight
9.0
S1E3 - Episode 3
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. Melmotte involves himself in increasingly ambitious business schemes while Felix gets himself into further trouble and Hetta recieves some devastating news.
Nov. 25, 2001, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
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 tough opposition, while Hetta contemplates settling for second best. Climaxing in love lost, love gained, a death and some just desserts.
Dec. 2, 2001, midnight
Network: BBC One
Episode Runtime: 75 min.
Season Runtime: 300 min.
Released: Nov. 11, 2001
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 2001, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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