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The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling

7.519971 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Adaptation of the classic novel by Henry Fielding chronicling the life, loves and adventures of the charming Tom.

DirectorMetin Hüseyin
WriterSimon Burke
ProducersSuzan Harrison·Delia Fine

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 9, 1997
E2
Part 2
Nov 16, 1997
E3
Part 3
Nov 23, 1997
E4
Part 4
Nov 30, 1997
E5
Part 5
Dec 7, 1997

Cast · Directed by Metin Hüseyin

BBBrian Blessed
Brian Blessed
Squire Western
MBMax Beesley
Max Beesley
Tom Jones
SMSamantha Morton
Samantha Morton
Sophie Western
JSJohn Sessions
John Sessions
Henry Fielding
BWBenjamin Whitrow
Benjamin Whitrow
Squire Allworthy
RCRon Cook
Ron Cook
Benjamin Partridge
CFChristopher Fulford
Christopher Fulford
Mr. Square
RRRichard Ridings
Richard Ridings
Reverend Thwackum
FTFrances de la Tour
Frances de la Tour
Aunt Western
JDJames D'Arcy
James D'Arcy
Blifil
BPBrian Pettifer
Brian Pettifer
Parson Supple
KBKathy Burke
Kathy Burke
Honour

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The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?

The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling?

No — The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book 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 by Henry Fielding.