Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | Boy And Girl | 19910413 | 20110822 (BBC7) 20110823 (BBC7) 20130729 (BBC7) 20130730 (BBC7) 20150406 (BBC7) 20150407 (BBC7) 20161017 (BBC7) 20161018 (BBC7) 20180514 (BBC7) 20180515 (BBC7) 20210503 (BBC7) 20210504 (BBC7) | While Mr Tulliver plans a fine education for Tom, Maggie learns of a disaster concerning rabbits left in her care. George Eliot's most popular and widely read novel, first published in 1860. Starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy Dramatised in five-parts by Michelene Wandor. Philip - Michael Fitzgerald Mr Tulliver - Terry Molloy Young Maggie - Hilary Martin Tom - Richard Pearce Mrs Tulliver - Tina Gray Mrs Glegg - Joyce Gibbs Mr Glegg - Geoff Serle Mr Dean - Michael Kilgarriff Mrs Dean - Hedli Niklaus Lucy - Melissa Katsoulis Mrs Pullet - Heather Barrett Mrs Moss - Sunny Ormonde Bob - Paul Downing Mr Pullet/Mr Moss/Mr Riley - Brian Miller Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Philip Martin. Young, impulsive Maggie causes ructions in her family. George Eliot's 19th-century classic, starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy |
| 01 | The Unresting Wheel | 20200406 | 20240513 (BBC7) 20240514 (BBC7) | Rhiannon Tise's adaptation of George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. A brother and sister, pitted against one another in love and life. An absorbing tragedy of family discord and financial ruin, of sibling love and bitterness. And a powerful tale of desire, betrayal and moral conflict. George Eliot, the Narrator . - Anna Maxwell Martin Young Maggie - Amy-Jayne Leigh Young Tom - Oliver Zetterstrom Young Lucy - Grace Doherty Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Lucy - Ell Potter Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Stephen - Jack Farthing Mrs Moss - Heather Craney Mr Wakem - John Dougall Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell Mr Stelling - John Lightbody Dr Kenn - Hasan Dixon Luke/Bob - Kurtis Lowe Keiza/Sally - Bettrys Jones George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Produced and directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. An absorbing tragedy of family discord with a brother and sister pitted against one another in love and life. Stars Will Kirk. |
| 02 | Home And School | 19910420 | 20110823 (BBC7) 20110824 (BBC7) 20130730 (BBC7) 20130731 (BBC7) 20150407 (BBC7) 20150408 (BBC7) 20161018 (BBC7) 20161019 (BBC7) 20180515 (BBC7) 20180516 (BBC7) 20210504 (BBC7) 20210505 (BBC7) | Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation prove to be her father's undoing? Starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy. George Eliot's 19th century novel dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Philip - Michael Fitzgerald Young Maggie - Hilary Martin Tom - Richard Pearce Mrs Tulliver - Tina Gray Mr Tulliver - Terry Molloy Mrs Glegg - Joyce Gibbs Mr Glegg - Geoff Serle Mr Dean - Michael Kilgarriff Mrs Dean - Hedli Niklaus Mrs Pullet - Heather Barrett Mrs Moss - Sunny Ormonde Bob - Paul Downing Mr Pullet/Mr Moss/Mr Gore - Brian Miller Young Philips - Sam Barriscale Rev Stelling - Simon Carter Woman - Susan Mansell Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Philip Martin. Maggie Tulliver has run away, but will a passion for litigation be her father's undoing? George Eliot's 19th-century classic, starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy |
| 02 | The Little Wench | 20200407 | 20240514 (BBC7) 20240515 (BBC7) | It's Easter and the aunts and uncles have been invited to the Mill so they may hear of Mr Tulliver's plans to send Tom away to school. George Eliot, the Narrator . - Anna Maxwell Martin Young Maggie - Amy-Jayne Leigh Young Tom - Oliver Zetterstrom Young Lucy - Grace Doherty Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Mrs Moss - Heather Craney Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell Mr Glegg - John Dougall Mrs Deane - Ell Potter Keiza/Sally - Bettrys Jones George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Life's beginning to change for Maggie and Tom with overheard mutterings at the Tulliver House. Narrated by Anna Maxwell Martin. It's Easter and the aunts and uncles have been invited to the Mill. George Eliot's most autobiographical novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell, Life's beginning to change for Maggie and Tom. |
| 03 | Home And Work | 19910427 | 20110824 (BBC7) 20110825 (BBC7) 20130731 (BBC7) 20130801 (BBC7) 20150408 (BBC7) 20150409 (BBC7) 20161019 (BBC7) 20161020 (BBC7) 20180516 (BBC7) 20180517 (BBC7) 20210505 (BBC7) 20210506 (BBC7) | Mr Tulliver is offered an unlikely escape route from his troubles. Meanwhile Philip is enamoured of Maggie... Starring Sylvestra Le Touzel, Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy. George Eliot's 19th century novel dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Maggie - Sylvestra Le Touzel Philip - Michael Fitzgerald Tom - Richard Pearce Mr Tulliver - Terry Molloy Mrs Tulliver - Tina Gray Mrs Glegg - Joyce Gibbs Mr Glegg - Geoff Serle Mr Dean - Michael Kilgarriff Dr Wakem - Roger Hume Bob/Clerk - Paul Downing Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Philip Martin. George Eliot's 19th-century classic, starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy |
| 03 | The Golden Gates Of Childhood | 20200408 | 20240515 (BBC7) 20240516 (BBC7) | Life at his new school is a difficult and solitary business for Tom and for Maggie a new adventure is about to begin. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Young Maggie - Amy-Jayne Leigh Young Tom - Oliver Zetterstrom Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Mrs Moss - Heather Craney Mr Stelling - John Lightbody, George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Tom's new school days prove difficult and solitary. While Maggie embarks on a new, exciting adventure. Stars Oliver Zetterstrom. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Tom faces difficult and solitary days. While Maggie begins a new adventure. |
| 04 | A Vanishing Gleam | 20200409 | 20240516 (BBC7) 20240517 (BBC7) | As Tom and Maggie return to the Mill they know that life will never be the same again for the Tulliver family. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Mr Tulliver . - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver . - Alison Belbin Mrs Moss - Heather Craney Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell Mr Glegg - John Dougall Mrs Deane - Ell Potter George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. As Tom and Maggie return to the Mill they know that life will never be the same again for the Tullivers. Stars Joanna Vanderham. |
| 04 | Loss And Love | 19910504 | 20110825 (BBC7) 20110826 (BBC7) 20130801 (BBC7) 20130802 (BBC7) 20150409 (BBC7) 20150410 (BBC7) 20161020 (BBC7) 20161021 (BBC7) 20180517 (BBC7) 20180518 (BBC7) 20210506 (BBC7) 20210507 (BBC7) | Because of a long-standing feud between their families Maggie and Philip Wakem have been meeting in secret. When Tom discovers he feels angry and betrayed. Starring Sylvestra Le Touzel, Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy. George Eliot's 19th century novel dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Maggie - Sylvestra Le Touzel Philip - Michael Fitzgerald Tom - Richard Pearce Mr Tulliver - Terry Molloy Mrs Tulliver - Tina Gray Mr Dean - Michael Kilgarriff Dr Wakem - Roger Hume Bob - Paul Downing Lucy Deab - Moir Leslie Stephen Guest - Nicholas Gilbrook Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Philip Martin. Tom feels betrayed by Maggie and tragedy is looming for the Tullivers. George Eliot's 19th-century classic, starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy |
| 05 | Daylight On The Wreak | 20200410 | 20240517 (BBC7) 20240518 (BBC7) | Dark times lie ahead. Maggie is angry that the family are not prepared to do more for the Tullivers but Tom is determined to put things right. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Mr Wakem - John Dougall Mr Deane - John Lightbody Luke/Bob - Kurtis Lowe George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Maggie's angry that the family aren't prepared to do more for the Tullivers but Tom's determined to right this. Stars Will Kirk. Maggie is angry that the family are not prepared to do more for the Tullivers, but Tom is determined to put things right. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Maggie is angry that the family won't do more for the Tullivers. Maggie is angry that the family aren't prepared to do more for the Tullivers, but Tom is determined to right this. Stars Will Kirk. |
| 05 | Loving And Losing | 19910511 | 20110826 (BBC7) 20110827 (BBC7) 20130802 (BBC7) 20130803 (BBC7) 20150410 (BBC7) 20150411 (BBC7) 20161021 (BBC7) 20161022 (BBC7) 20180518 (BBC7) 20180519 (BBC7) 20210507 (BBC7) 20210508 (BBC7) | Despite the continuing feud between their families Philip has a plan that he believes will restore happiness to Maggie Tulliver. Starring Michael Fitzgerald and Sylvestra Le Touzel. The conclusion of George Eliot's 19th century novel. Maggie - Sylvestra Le Touzel Tom - Richard Pearce Philip - Michael Fitzgerald Stephen - Nicholas Gilbrook Mrs Tulliver - Tina Gray Dr Wakem - Roger Hume Bob - Paul Downing Lucy Dean - Moir Leslie Dr Cairn - Simon Carter Pianist: Harold Rich Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Directed at BBC Pebble Mill by Philip Martin. As Philip hatches a plan, Maggie Tulliver's loyalties are sorely tested. George Eliot's 19th-century classic, starring Michael Fitzgerald and Terry Molloy |
| 06 | The Red Deeps | 20200413 | 20240520 (BBC7) 20240521 (BBC7) | Four years have passed and Maggie is reunited with a friend from the past and Tom is determined to help his father win back The Mill. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Stephen - Jack Farthing Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Tom - Will Kirk Lucy - Ell Potter Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Mr Wakem - John Dougall Bob - Kurtis Lowe Mrs Moss - Heather Craney Dr Kenn - Hasan Dixon Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants to rescue his father from debt. Starring Joanna Vanderham. Four years have passed and Maggie is reunited with a friend from the past. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Four years have passed - Maggie reunites with a friend and Tom wants help his father. |
| 07 | The Wrong Doing Of Others | 20200414 | 20240521 (BBC7) 20240522 (BBC7) | The 'rascals' may have been beaten but conflict rears its head at Dorlcote Mill. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Mr Tulliver - Roger Ringrose Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Stephen - Jack Farthing Lucy - Ell Potter Mr Wakem - John Dougall George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Dorlcote Mill is at its prettiest and Tom is working to get the Tulliver finances on track. Narrated by Anna Maxwell Martin. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. |
| 08 | The Laws Of Attraction | 20200415 | 20240522 (BBC7) 20240523 (BBC7) | Launched into the higher society of St Ogg's, Maggie is enjoying being admired. As Philip looks on it seems inevitable that any man who is near Maggie should fall in love with her. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Stephen - Jack Farthing Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Lucy - Ell Potter Mr Wakem - John Dougall Dr Kenn - Hasan Dixon Twice Booker-listed Toibin captures the immigrant's dislocation and a girl's yearnings. Although Eilis will struggle to find her feet and begin a new life on the other side of the Atlantic, the shiny young country she has arrived in will start to seduce her. When a tragedy calls her home, she will return with the glow of America firmly surrounding her. A love story and an exploration of personal choice and familial duty, Brooklyn is a tender, funny and compassionate portrait of the compromises made by those who must take a step into the unknown. Read by Niamh Cusack. Produced by Di Speirs. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2009. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Maggie enjoys the attention - as Philip looks on it seems certain any man near her will fall in love with her. Stars Ell Potter. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Launched into the higher society of St Ogg's, Maggie enjoys all the attention. |
| 09 | The Great Temptation | 20200416 | 20240523 (BBC7) 20240524 (BBC7) | Maggie tries to push temptation away but then a fateful decision changes everything and desire and betrayal sends ripples of conflict that spreads beyond the River Moss. George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Stephen - Jack Farthing Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Lucy - Ell Potter Mrs Moss - Heather Craney George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Maggie tries to push temptation away but then a fateful decision ends up changing everything. Starring Joanna Vanderham. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. Maggie tries to resist temptation but a fateful decision changes everything. |
| 10 | Return To The Mill | 20200417 | 20240524 (BBC7) 20240525 (BBC7) | Tom is now the master of Dorlcote Mill but there is no gladness or triumph for the young man and Maggie is full of despair. But can love win through the bitterness and conflict? George Eliot, the Narrator - Anna Maxwell Martin Maggie - Joanna Vanderham Tom - Will Kirk Stephen - Jack Farthing Philip - Chris Lew Kum Hoi Lucy - Ell Potter Mrs Tulliver - Alison Belbin Bob - Kurtis Lowe Dr Kenn - Hasan Dixon Mrs Glegg - Elizabeth Counsell St Ogg's Lady - Heather Craney George Eliot's most autobiographical novel draws on her personal pain at the loss of the close bond with her brother who had cut off all contact with her. It resulted in one of the great novels of childhood, and one of literature's most unforgettable heroines. Like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre, Maggie captures the dilemma of being the clever girl in the family, the ugly duckling, the misplaced foundling who longs to be recognised for the genius she secretly knows herself to be. Written by George Eliot. Adapted by Rhiannon Tise. Produced and Directed by Tracey Neale. Anna Maxwell Martin narrates George Eliot's story of grand passions and tormented lives. Tom is now master of the Mill with no gladness or triumph and Maggie despairs. Can love win through all this? Stars Will Kirk. George Eliot's novel of grand passions and tormented lives. |