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The Way We Live Now
At the center of the story is Augustus Melmotte, a European-born city financier, whose origins are as mysterious as his business dealings. Trollope describes him as 'something in the city', but the "something" part is not always clear. Within weeks of arriving in London, he announces a new company and promises instant fortune to those who join him in this scheme. Melmotte is surrounded by a circle of decadent aristos, scheming widows and nouveau riche businessmen, all trying to get a piece of the financial pie. His disobedient daughter, Marie, is played by Shirley Henderson, while Cheryl Campbell, Matthew Macfadyen and Paloma Baeza bring to life the aristocratic but impoverished Carbury family.
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Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Nov 11, 200173 mins
The rich but vulgar Augustus Melmotte moves to London with his family. Society looks down on them, but most can't afford not to socialize with them. Felix Carbury has his eyes set on Melmotte's monkey faced daughter, hoping the marriage will solve all his and his family's financial problems, while his sister Hetta falls in love with the adventurer Paul Montague.
Awards
- 2002 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor - winner
- 2002 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - nominated
- 2002 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Serial - winner
- 2002 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Editing (Fiction/Entertainment) - nominated
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