"The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling" (1997)TV mini-series

Director:

Metin Hüseyin

Writers:

Henry Fielding (written by) and
Simon Burke (screenplay)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 April 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

A new adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding of the life, loves and adventures of the charming rascal Tom Jones...

Plot Keywords:

1700s | Bawdy | Historical | Love | TV Mini-Series

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Tessa Peake-Jones	...	Bridget Allworthy (1 episode, 1997)
Ruth Sheen	...	Mrs. Harris (1 episode, 1997)

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Series Directed by
Metin Hüseyin		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Simon Burke		(unknown episodes)
Henry Fielding		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Delia Fine	....	executive producer: A&E (unknown episodes)
Suzan Harrison	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Nigel Taylor	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)
Michael Wearing	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Jim Parker		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Cinders Forshaw		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Annie Kocur		(unknown episodes)
Paul Tothill		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Angela Grosvenor		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Roger Cann		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Rosalind Ebbutt		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Jean Speak	....	hair stylist / makeup designer (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Richard Burrell	....	production manager (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Brigitte Rigby	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)
Lee Trevor	....	first assistant director / second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Graham Bishop	....	prop buyer (unknown episodes)
Dan Frye	....	property maker (unknown episodes)
Madelaine Leech	....	art director: on-camera (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Dennis Cartwright	....	sound recordist (unknown episodes)
Paul Hamblin	....	dubbing mixer (unknown episodes)
Graham Headicar	....	dubbing editor (unknown episodes)
Catherine Hodgson	....	dubbing editor (unknown episodes)
Jake Knott	....	boom operator (unknown episodes)
Kate Morath	....	boom operator (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Clive Curtis	....	stunt and fight arranger (unknown episodes)
Rowley Irlam	....	stunt double (unknown episodes)
Chrissy Monk	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Richard Brierley	....	first assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Brock Denis	....	gaffer (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Amanda Keable	....	assistant costume designer (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Mark Tucker	....	music score recording engineer (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Sam Breckman	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Freya Carter	....	runner (unknown episodes)
Helen Crawley	....	script editor (unknown episodes)
Wayne Docksey	....	animal master (unknown episodes)
Lisa Gravelle	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Nina Hobson	....	runner (unknown episodes)
Howard Kingston	....	production executive (unknown episodes)
Tanya Latif	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Duncan Muggoch	....	location manager (unknown episodes)
Anne Pivcevic	....	script editor (unknown episodes)
Maggie Stevens	....	script supervisor (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• A&E Television Networks
• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributors

• A&E Television Networks

Other Companies

• Diverse Design  titles
• Micheal Samuelson Lighting  lighting equipment

Runtime:

UK:95 min (5 episodes) | USA:120 min (3 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Belton House, Belton, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Movie Connections:

Version of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976)

Soundtrack:

Air XX, The Beggar's Opera: March in Rinaldo

Fabulous

My Development of the Novel class (a senior level class) watched this adaptation of the novel and found it delightful and enlightening. The class was held during spring quarter after lunch. Even people who normally skipped class on Friday (spring fever, you know) came just to watch Tom Jones.

The costumes were excellent! Honour's and Squire Western's characters in particular were over the top (left visible toothmarks on the scenery), but since this falls into the comedy category it all fits.

I'd highly recommend this for serious literature students as well as for those who have no patience with the written word.