About This Film

Adapted from George Eliot's 1871 novel "Middlemarch," this BBC2 miniseries, directed by Anthony Page and based on a screenplay by Andrew Davies, shines as a testament to the enduring allure of classic literature. Starring Juliet Aubrey, Rufus Sewell, Douglas Hodge, and Patrick Malahide, the series brings to life the intricate social dramas of 19th-century England with a blend of British and American production elements, marking its distinctive mark on the landscape of period dramas.