The Way We Live Now
Series Overview
Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
75 min per episode
2001 – 2001
Premiered: Sun, Nov 11, 2001
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
Melmotte reaches the highest echelons of London society but the wolves are beginning to gather at his door. Paul takes his chance to act and Felix comes face to face with some tough opposition, while Hetta contemplates settling for second best. Climaxing in love lost, love gained, a death and some just desserts.
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Cast & Creators
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David Suchet
Augustus Melmotte
Matthew Macfadyen
Sir Felix Carbury
Cillian Murphy
Paul Montague
Paloma Baeza
Hetta Carbury
Cheryl Campbell
Lady Carbury
Richard Cant
Dolly Longestaffe
Shirley Henderson
Marie Melmotte
Tony Britton
Lord Alfred Grendall
Douglas Hodge
Roger Carbury
David Bradley
Mr Broune
Miranda Otto
Mrs Hurtle
Allan Corduner
Croll
Angus Wright
Miles Grendall
Tom Fahy
Butler - Grosvenor Square
Toby Jones
Mr. Squercum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Trollope
Nicholas Hooper
Chris Seager
Mark Day
Nigel Stafford-Clark, Jane Tranter, Rebecca Eaton, Pippa Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Stafford-Clark
Producer
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Mark Day
Editor
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
Andrea Galer
Costume Design
Gerry Scott
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is The Way We Live Now about?
Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.
How many seasons does The Way We Live Now have?
The Way We Live Now comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Way We Live Now?
Key cast members in The Way We Live Now include David Suchet, Matthew Macfadyen, Cillian Murphy, Paloma Baeza, Cheryl Campbell.
Who created or directed The Way We Live Now?
The Way We Live Now was developed and directed by Not specified.