Middlemarch (1994)

In the heart of the rapidly evolving Industrial Revolution, the quaint English hamlet of Middlemarch, steeped in tradition and on the brink of modernity, serves as the backdrop for this Masterpiece Theatre production. Middlemarch, a classic George Eliot creation, is a tapestry of intertwined tales, exploring the passions, pitfalls, and politics of its inhabitants. At the centre of the narrative whirlwind is the well-intentioned yet naive Dorothea Brooke (Juliet Aubrey). Her ill-fated union with the obsessively scholarly Reverend Edward Casaubon (Patrick Malahide) unravels a series of incidents, altering the course of Middlemarch's history forever. Parallel to Dorothea's story, the daring young doctor Tertius Lydgate (Douglas Hodge) embarks on a mission to revolutionize the town's medical practices. His innovative approach to healthcare sends tremors through the entrenched political hierarchy, led by the unscrupulous Mr. Nicholas Bulstrode (Peter Jeffrey). Simultaneously, Lydgate's charisma doesn't go unnoticed by the town's enchanting belle, Rosamund Vincy (Trevyn McDowell), sparking quite the romantic intrigue. As the overarching narrative unfolds, a series of subplots dance around the main action, weaving a complex web of reconciliation, resignation, remuneration, and resolution. Middlemarch is a riveting chronicle of a town on the cusp of change, where tradition clashes with innovation, and personal desires intertwine with societal expectations.

Middlemarch is a comedy show featuring Rufus Sewell.

Middlemarch is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on The Roku Channel and it's also available on BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel and Britbox Apple TV Channel .