Anthony Trollope's fascinating analysis of jealousy and human relationships in Victorian England is infused with warmth and charm by screenwriter Andrew Davies' four-part adaptation starring Oliver Dimsdale and Laura Fraser.
Dimsdale plays an obsessive man driven to insanity by his unfounded belief that his wife is unfaithful. Suspicious beyond reason, he forces his wife out of their house, hires a private detective to spy on her, and organizes the kidnapping of their son. Throughout, the couple's love for each other endures despite their estrangement.
The wonderful supporting cast includes Anna Massey, Christina Cole, Bill Nighy, Stephen Campbell Moore, and David Tennant. They are featured in subplots involving Emily's sister Nora, who wants to marry for love and not money, and a meddlesome aunt, who needs to involve herself in everyone's love life.
Emily Trevelyan
Louis Trevelyan
Emily with Colonel Osborne
Nora Rowley with Hugh Stanbury
Sisters: Nora and Emily
Arabella, Mrs. French and Camilla
Miss Stanbury
Arabella with Mr.Gibson
Mr. Glascock
Dorothy Stanbury
Brooke Burgess
Just saw it for the 2nd time! I LOVED the side characs, esp. Dorothy, Rev Gibson, Hugh, & Nora. Trollope was influenced by "Othello" and his own mercurial father (who shared some of Louis' traits).
ReplyDeleteEmma, I didn't know about the Othello reference. Thanks for mentioning! Whether Othello or Louis, I find both cases to be annoying and unnecessary! But that's just me! :)
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