George Eliot - The Mill On The Floss

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01Boy And Girl1991041320110822 (BBC7)
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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

01The Unresting Wheel2020040620240513 (BBC7)
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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.

02Home And School1991042020110823 (BBC7)
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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

02The Little Wench2020040720240514 (BBC7)
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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.

03Home And Work1991042720110824 (BBC7)
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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

03The Golden Gates Of Childhood2020040820240515 (BBC7)
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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.

04A Vanishing Gleam2020040920240516 (BBC7)
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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.

04Loss And Love1991050420110825 (BBC7)
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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

05Daylight On The Wreak2020041020240517 (BBC7)
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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.

05Loving And Losing1991051120110826 (BBC7)
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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

06The Red Deeps2020041320240520 (BBC7)
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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.

07The Wrong Doing Of Others2020041420240521 (BBC7)
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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.

08The Laws Of Attraction2020041520240522 (BBC7)
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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.

09The Great Temptation2020041620240523 (BBC7)
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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.

10Return To The Mill2020041720240524 (BBC7)
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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.