Madame Bovary
Series Overview
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
1975 – 1975
Premiered: Mon, Sep 22, 1975
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Judgement”
Emma sinks deeper into the spiral of deceit and, in order to finance presents and trysts in Rouen, deeper into debt with Lheureux. When, on the death of his uncle, Charles is left property, Emma and Lheureux conspire to obtain power of attorney. Despite fierce opposition from her mother-in-law, she achieves this and continues to fund illicit meetings with Léon. Lheureux sells on the debt to another moneylender who gives Emm two days to find enough money to keep him at bay.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Cooper
Gustave Flaubert
Dudley Simpson
Tony Woollard
Richard Beynon
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Beynon
Producer
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Tony Woollard
Editor
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Raymond Cusick
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
12: Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Madame Bovary
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What is Madame Bovary about?
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
How many seasons does Madame Bovary have?
Madame Bovary comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Madame Bovary?
Key cast members in Madame Bovary include Francesca Annis, Tom Conti, Ray Smith, Brian Stirner, David Waller.
Who created or directed Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary was developed and directed by Giles Cooper.