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6 Episodes 1998 - 1998
Episode 1
60 mins
A baby boy is left to the care of Squire Allworthy (Benjamin Whitrow), a wealthy man who adopts him and names him Tom (Max Beesley). Part 1 of six. Sophia Western: Samantha Morton. Squire Western: Brian Blessed.
Episode 2
60 mins
Tom's hopes of a romance with Sophia (Samantha Morton) are dashed by Squire Western (Benjamin Whitrow), who wants his daughter to marry Allworthy's nephew, Blifil (James D'Arcy). Abigail: Doreen Blackstock. Northerton: Julian Firth. Nancy Miller: Kelly Reilly. Mrs. Miller: Celia Imrie. Mrs. Follett: Candida Rundle. Mrs. Harris: Ruth Sheen.
Episode 3
60 mins
Tom leaves in disgrace and meets an eccentric group of characters at various country inns; Sophia (Samantha Morton) puts her plans to marry Blifil (James D'Arcy) on hold to find Tom. Squire Western: Brian Blessed. Squire Allworthy: Benjamin Whitrow. Aunt Western: Frances de la Tour. Henry Fielding: John Sessions. Adderley: Paul Barber. Jack Nightingale: Matt Bardock.
Episode 4
60 mins
A dejected Sophia (Samantha Morton) heads to London after hearing about Tom's bawdy encounters at various inns. Tom (Max Beesley) follows to prove to her he's determined to win her heart. Squire Western: Brian Blessed. Blifil: James D'Arcy. Squire Allworthy: Benjamin Whitrow. Aunt Western: Frances de la Tour.
Episode 5
60 mins
Tom (Max Beesley) and Sophia (Samantha Morton) are kept apart by the morally deficient Lord Fellamar (Peter Capaldi) and the debauched Lady Ballaston (Lindsay Duncan).
Episode 6
60 mins
A duel gets Tom (Max Beesley) arrested and his hopes of seeing Sophia (Samantha Morton)---and freedom---are rapidly fading. His freedom rests in the hands of those who know him for the kind and compassionate man he is. To make matters worse, Tom learns a disturbing secret about his mother's identity. Squire Western: Brian Blessed. Blifil: James D'Arcy. Squire Allworthy: Benjamin Whitrow. Aunt Western: Frances de la Tour.