The Way We Live Now

First screened on BBC in 2001, The Way We Live Now will surprise those who know Anthony Trollope through the subtleties of his Barsetshire novels. This story of ambition centers around Augustus Melmotte, an Austrian Jewish financier who takes the London money markets and social scene by storm in his efforts to become an "English country gentleman." His rise and fall is followed with remorseless logic by Trollope, and David Yates's direction keeps this in focus against a wealth of subplots and character interaction. The cast is a strong one, with David Suchet's Melmotte gripping in his recklessness, climaxing in the theatrical magnificence of his departure in disgrace from the House of Commons. Shirley Henderson is magnetic as his put-upon daughter Marie, courted by the cream-of-society bachelors for her dowry rather than her person.

Ended

The show consists of 1 season and 4 episodes.

S01E04

S01E04 : Episode 4 8.57/10 (51 voting)

S01E02

S01E02 : Episode 2 8.47/10 (52 voting)

S01E03

S01E03 : Episode 3 8.4/10 (51 voting)

Seasons

Posters

ActorRoleActorRole
David Suchet David Suchet
Augustus Melmotte
Matthew Macfadyen Matthew Macfadyen
Sir Felix Carbury
Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy
Paul Montague
Paloma Baeza Paloma Baeza
Hetta Carbury
Cheryl Campbell Cheryl Campbell
Lady Carbury
Richard Cant Richard Cant
Dolly Longestaffe
Shirley Henderson Shirley Henderson
Marie Melmotte
Tony Britton Tony Britton
Lord Alfred Grendall
Douglas Hodge Douglas Hodge
Roger Carbury
David Bradley David Bradley
Mr Broune
Miranda Otto Miranda Otto
Mrs Hurtle
Allan Corduner Allan Corduner
Croll
Angus Wright Angus Wright
Miles Grendall

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  • Original title

    The Way We Live Now

  • Type

  • Episodes

    1 Season • 4 Episodes

  • Rating

    7.7/10 (2 409 voting)

  • Popularity : 100%

  • Country of origin

    GB

  • Original language(s)

    en

  • Running time

    75 :

  • Website

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/pro…

  • Status

    Ended