Series synopsis
Daniel Deronda is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on November 23, 2002. It ended on December 7, 2002. It was created by Andrew Davies. It stars Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Jodhi May and Edward Fox.
In 1870s England, idealist Daniel Deronda seeks his mysterious origins and becomes entangled in the lives of the self-centered Gwendolen Harleth, who is trapped in a loveless marriage, and Jewish singer Mirah Lapidoth.
Premise
In 1870s England, idealist Daniel Deronda seeks his mysterious origins and becomes entangled in the lives of the self-centered Gwendolen Harleth, who is trapped in a loveless marriage, and Jewish singer Mirah Lapidoth.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda
- Romola Garai as Gwendolen Harleth
- Jodhi May as Mirah Lapidoth
- Edward Fox as Sir Hugo Mallinger
- Hugh Bonneville as Henleigh Mallinger Grandcourt
- David Bamber as Thomas Cranmer Lush
- Greta Scacchi as Lydia Glasher
- Allan Corduner as Herr Julius Klesmer
Supporting cast
- Amanda Root as Mrs Davilow
- Celia Imrie as Mrs Meyrick
- Jamie Bamber as Hans Meyrick
- Anna Steel as Catherine Arrowpoint
- Georgie Glen as Lady Mallinger
- Nicholas Day as Lord Brackenshaw
- Michael Elwyn as Mr Arrowpoint
- Delia Lindsay as Mrs Arrowpoint
Guest cast
- Anna Popplewell as Fanny Davilow
- Gillian Maguire as Bertha Davilow
- Anna Maguire as Isobel Davilow
- Kate Maberly as Kate Meyrick
- Lisa Jackson as Mab Meyrick
- Serena Martin as Phoebe Meyrick
- Joe Starrs as Young Henleigh
- Nickolas Grace as Vandernoodt
- Clarista Hoult as Mallinger Girl #1
- Emma Deigman as Mallinger Girl #2
- Poppy Rogers as Mallinger Girl #3
- Michael Attwell as Reverend Gascoigne
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 23, 2002 | December 7, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part One Daniel Deronda's life is changed forever when he meets Gwendolen Harleth. |
November 23, 2002 |
| 2 |
Part Two Gwendolen realizes she is trapped in a marriage that is doomed before it has even begun. |
November 23, 2002 |
| 3 |
Part Three Daniel's journey of self-fulfilment reaches a powerful and dramatic conclusion. |
November 30, 2002 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 23, 2002 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2002 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |