TV series
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
1997, English, on BBC One.
The amorous adventures of an innocent abroad.
Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Part 5
Aired 7 December 1997
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Brian BlessedSquire Western · 5 ep
- Max BeesleyTom Jones · 5 ep
- Samantha MortonSophie Western · 5 ep
- John SessionsHenry Fielding · 5 ep
- Benjamin WhitrowSquire Allworthy · 5 ep
- Ron CookBenjamin Partridge · 5 ep
- Christopher FulfordMr. Square · 5 ep
- Richard RidingsReverend Thwackum · 5 ep
- Frances de la TourAunt Western · 5 ep
- James D'ArcyBlifil · 5 ep
- Brian PettiferParson Supple · 5 ep
- Kathy BurkeHonour · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 November 1997
- Last aired
- 7 December 1997
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling is based on
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling is based on The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, a 1749 novel by Henry Fielding, published by Andrew Millar.
Novel · 1749
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
By Henry Fielding
Published by Andrew Millar
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling: quick answers
Is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling worth watching?
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How many seasons of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling are there?
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling finished?
Yes. The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling on?
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling yet.
What shows are like The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?
If you liked The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling, try My Life with the Walter Boys, World Without End, The White Princess.
What is The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling based on?
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling is based on The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, a 1749 novel by Henry Fielding, published by Andrew Millar.