TV series
Madame Bovary
1975, English, on BBC Two. Created by Giles Cooper.
In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
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Madame Bovary is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Judgement
Aired 12 October 1975
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Giles CooperCreator
- Francesca AnnisEmma Bovary (née Rouault) · 4 ep
- Tom ContiDr Charles Bovary · 4 ep
- Ray SmithHomais · 4 ep
- Brian StirnerLéon Dupuis · 4 ep
- David WallerFather Bournisien · 4 ep
- Gabrielle LloydFelicite · 4 ep
- Denis LillRodolphe Boulanger · 3 ep
- John CaterLheureux · 3 ep
- Kathleen HelmeMadame Bovary, Charles's Mother · 3 ep
- Ivor RobertsGuillaumin · 3 ep
- Michael PooleDr Canivet · 2 ep
- Stephen BentJustin · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 September 1975
- Last aired
- 12 October 1975
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Madame Bovary is based on
Madame Bovary is based on Madame Bovary, an 1857 novel by Gustave Flaubert.
Novel · 1857
Madame Bovary
By Gustave Flaubert
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Madame Bovary: quick answers
Is Madame Bovary worth watching?
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How many seasons of Madame Bovary are there?
Madame Bovary has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is Madame Bovary finished?
Yes. Madame Bovary ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Madame Bovary on?
Madame Bovary is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Madame Bovary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Madame Bovary?
If you liked Madame Bovary, try War and Peace, Lady Chatterley, The Thorn Birds.
Who created Madame Bovary?
Madame Bovary was created by Giles Cooper and stars Francesca Annis, Tom Conti, Ray Smith.
What is Madame Bovary based on?
Madame Bovary is based on Madame Bovary, an 1857 novel by Gustave Flaubert.