Daniel Deronda
Set in Victorian London, Gwendolen Harleth is drawn to Daniel Deronda, a selfless and intelligent gentleman of unknown parentage, but her own desperate need for financial security may destroy her chance at happiness.
Cast:Jodhi May , Edward Fox , Amanda Root , David Bamber , Celia Imrie , Jamie Bamber , Georgie Glen , Hugh Dancy , Romola Garai , Hugh Bonneville , Allan Corduner , Anna Steel , Greta Scacchi , Nicholas Day , Michael Elwyn , Delia Lindsay , Kate Maberly , Lisa Jackson
S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1
Gwendolen Harleth encounters Henleigh Grandcourt and Daniel Deronda at separate events. Faced with family financial trouble and knowing the status of Lydia Glasher, Gwendolen receives a marriage proposal from Grandcourt.
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
Daniel rescues Mirah Lapidoth from a suicide attempt and searches for her mother and brother in London. Grandcourt informs Lydia of his planned nuptials, and she sends to Gwendolen a package with a curse.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
The Grandcourt marriage develops. A critical musician, Herr Klesmer is invited to hear Mirah sing. Daniel finds Mirah's brother Ezra and arranges a meeting. Finally, Sir Hugo Mallinger hands Daniel a letter from his mother.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
After Daniel meets his mother in Genoa and learns the circumstances of his birth and childhood, the Grandcourts have serious trouble while small boat sailing. Ultimately, Daniel makes decisions on a marriage and his life.
