Daniel Deronda (TV serial)
| Daniel Deronda | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Based on | Daniel Deronda by George Eliot |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Davies |
| Directed by | Tom Hooper |
| Starring |
Hugh Dancy Romola Garai Hugh Bonneville Jodhi May |
| Theme music composer | Rob Lane |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Kate Harwood Laura Mackie Rebecca Eaton |
| Producer(s) | Louis Marks |
| Editor(s) | Philip Kloss |
| Running time | 210 minutes |
| Production company(s) | WGBH Boston for BBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC1 |
| Picture format | 16:9 576i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 23 November – 7 December 2002 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Daniel Deronda is a British television serial drama adapted by Andrew Davies from the George Eliot novel of the same name. It was directed by Tom Hooper, produced by Louis Marks, and was first broadcast in three parts on BBC One from 23 November to 7 December 2002. The serial starred Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda, Romola Garai as Gwendolen Harleth, Hugh Bonneville as Henleigh Grandcourt, and Jodhi May as Mirah Lapidoth. Co-production funding came from WGBH Boston.
Cast
- Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda
- Romola Garai as Gwendolen Harleth
- Hugh Bonneville as Henleigh Grandcourt
- Jodhi May as Mirah Lapidoth
- Edward Fox as Sir Hugo Mallinger
- Amanda Root as Mrs. Davilow
- Greta Scacchi as Lydia Glasher
- Barbara Hershey as Contessa Maria Alcharisi
- Nicholas Day as Lord Brackenshaw
- Georgie Glen as Lady Mallinger
- Simon Schatzberger as Ezra Cohen
Production
Louis Marks originally wanted to make a film adaptation of the novel but abandoned the project after a lengthy and fruitless casting process. The drama took a further five years to make it to television screens.[1] Filming ran for 11 weeks from May to August on locations in England, Scotland and Malta.[2] The serial was Marks' final television production before his death in 2010.[3]
Reception
The film received a rating of 82% according to Rotten Tomatoes.[4]
Awards
- British Academy Television Craft Awards[5]
- Sound—Fiction/Entertainment – Won
- Editing—Fiction/Entertainment – Won
- Photography & Lighting—Fiction/Entertainment – Nominated
- Make Up & Hair Design – Nominated
- Costume Design – Nominated
- Broadcasting Press Guild Awards[6]
- Best Drama Series/Serial – Won
- Banff Rockie Award[7]
- Best Miniseries – Won
References
- ↑ Fox, Chloe (undated). "High drama". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group).
- ↑ Bamigboye, Baz (31 May 2002). "Gretna's wedding TV curse". Daily Mail (Associated Newspapers): p. 52.
- ↑ Hayward, Anthony (7 October 2010). "Louis Marks obituary". guardian.co.uk (Guardian News & Media). Retrieved on 17 October 2010.
- ↑ Rotten Tomatoes rating. at Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ "Craft Nominations 2002". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Retrieved on 17 October 2010.
- ↑ "2003". Broadcasting Press Guild. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
- ↑ Robertson, Colin (10 June 2003). "BBC2 comedy drama honoured at Banff" (subscription access). Broadcast (Emap Media).