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Classic Serial: Henry Fielding - Tom Jones

Classic Serial: Henry Fielding - Tom Jones: Episode 1

Henry Fielding - Tom Jones

Episode 1

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Wealthy squire Allworthy is surprised to find an infant wrapped in his bed sheets.

Wealthy squire Allworthy is surprised to find an infant wrapped in his bed sheets. Stars Simon Russell Beale and Michael Legge.

One night wealthy Squire Allworthy steps into bed and finds to his surprise an infant wrapped between his sheets.

Henry Fielding's epic comic adventure with one of the most sparkling heroes in English literature. Dramatised in three-parts by Stephen Wyatt. 

Starring Simon Russell Beale as the author Henry Fielding, and Michael Legge as Tom Jones. 

With Adrian Scarborough as Bifil, Trevor Peacock as Squire Western, Margaret Tyzack as Miss Western, James Laurenson as Squire Allworthy, Sam Dale as Black George and Clare Corbett as Sophia. 

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007.

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