The Way We Live Now

Anthony Trollope’s epic tale of Victorian power and corruption, set in the 1870s. Within weeks of his arrival in London, financier Augustus Melmotte announces a railway is to be built from Salt Lake City to the Gulf of Mexico and entices distinguished members of England's land-rich, cash-poor aristocracy into his web. Many are eager to sell their ailing land parcels to afford moving to London proper and naïve speculators are all lured in with promises of an instant fortune.

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Status	Ended
Original Name	The Way We Live Now
First Air Date	November 11, 2001
Last Air Date	December 2, 2001
Seasons	1
Episodes	4
Episode Runtime	1h 15min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies	BBC
Networks	BBC One

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Episode 4

Melmotte reaches the highest echelons of London society but the wolves are beginning to gather at his door. Paul takes his chance to act and Felix comes face to face with some tough opposition, while Hetta contemplates settling for second best. Climaxing in love lost, love gained, a death and some just desserts.

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