Series synopsis
Tom Jones is an American drama television series that premiered on ITV1 on April 30, 2023. It ended on May 21, 2023. It stars Solly McLeod, Sophie Wilde, Pearl Mackie and Hannah Waddingham.
A reimagining of Henry Fielding's "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling," the tale of an illegitimate young man's love for an heiress and his attempts to find a place in the world.
Premise
A reimagining of Henry Fielding's "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling," the tale of an illegitimate young man's love for an heiress and his attempts to find a place in the world.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Solly McLeod as Tom Jones
- Sophie Wilde as Sophia Western
- Pearl Mackie as Honour
- Hannah Waddingham as Lady Bellaston
- Shirley Henderson as Aunt Western
- James Wilbraham as William Blifil
- Dean Lennox Kelly as Black George Seagrim
- Alun Armstrong as Squire Western
Supporting cast
- Tamzin Merchant as Aunt Harriet
- James Fleet as Squire Allworthy
- Jacobi Jupe as Young Tom
- Kimara-Mai Petit as Young Sophia
- Janine Duvitski as Mrs. Wilkins
- Felicity Montagu as Aunt Bridget
- Daniel Rigby as Benjamin Partridge
- Julian Rhind-Tutt as Patrick Fitzpatrick
Guest cast
- Isobelle Molloy as Jenny Jones
- Laura Marcus as Susan (uncredited)
- Delilah Bennett-Cardy as Betsy
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 30, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Tom and Sophia hit it off, despite their wildly contrasting backgrounds. Molly complicates the picture for Tom, and Blifil for Sophia. |
April 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Tom is banished by Allworthy. Meanwhile, Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil. Adventures ensue, including fateful encounters. |
May 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Tom is lured to a masquerade by an insatiable paramour; complications develop. Blifil and a loathsome lord try to compromise Sophia. |
May 14, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2023 |
| Status | ended |