| Genre: | Historical |
| Based On: | Tom Jones by Henry Fielding |
| Director: | Metin Hüseyin |
| Starring: | Max Beesley Samantha Morton John Sessions |
| Composer: | Jim Parker |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 5 |
| Producer: | Suzan Harrison |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Company: | BBC |
| Channel: | BBC One |
The History of Tom Jones – A Foundling is a five-part TV series produced by the BBC in 1997. It features Max Beesley in the title role, alongside Brian Blessed and Samantha Morton.[1] [2]
It is based on the 1749 picaresque novel of the same name by Henry Fielding.
The plot follows the life of the protagonist, Tom Jones, a charming rascal. Born to a serving wench, but having grown up in the care of Squire Allworthy, he becomes enamoured of his neighbour's daughter, Sophia Western. It follows Tom's adventures in London.