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The Way We Live Now is a four-part British television miniseries produced by the BBC in 2001. It is an adaptation of Anthony Trollope's 1875 satirical novel of the same name, dramatized by screenwriter Andrew Davies. The production stars David Suchet as Augustus Melmotte, a mysterious and fraudulent financier who infiltrates London's high society to promote a massive railway scheme. The series explores themes of Victorian-era financial greed, political corruption, and social climbing, featuring an ensemble cast including Matthew Macfadyen, Shirley Henderson, and Cillian Murphy.
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Who is Augustus Melmotte in The Way We Live Now?
Melmotte, played by David Suchet, is a mysterious financier who arrives in London with immense apparent wealth. Society courts him even as questions grow about the money and documents behind his railway scheme.
How many episodes are in the 2001 BBC adaptation?
The Way We Live Now is a six-part serial. Andrew Davies adapted Anthony Trollope's 1875 novel, and David Yates directed the production.
Which railway investment drives the plot?
Melmotte promotes a proposed railway running from Salt Lake City to Veracruz. British investors and directors buy into the venture despite having little reliable information about its assets or construction.
Who plays Sir Felix Carbury and Paul Montague?
Matthew Macfadyen plays the reckless Sir Felix Carbury, while Cillian Murphy plays Paul Montague. Shirley Henderson appears as Marie Melmotte, and Miranda Otto plays the American widow Mrs. Hurtle.
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