Name: Daniel Deronda
Released: 2002-11-23T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Hugh Dancy, Barbara Hershey, Hugh Bonneville

TV Show · Drama · Romance

Andrew Davies' adaptation of George Eliot's last novel, charts a love story set in Victorian high society. Gwendolen Harleth falls in love with the idealistic Daniel Deronda, but they couldn't be more different. When Gwendolen is forced into an oppressive marriage, Daniel becomes involved with a Jewish singer. Torn between the two women, Daniel embarks on a quest to discover his true identity.

2002 · 52m

Starring Hugh Dancy, Barbara Hershey, Hugh Bonneville

Director Tom Hooper

EPISODE 1

Episode 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.
EPISODE 2

Episode 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.
EPISODE 3

Episode 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.
EPISODE 4

Episode 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.