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A timeless romantic comedy gets an exciting new adaptation in Masterpiece’s retelling of Henry Fielding’s novel “Tom Jones,” written by BAFTA-nominated Gwyneth Hughes (Vanity Fair) and airing in four parts, Sundays, April 30 – May 21.
Solly McLeod (“House of the Dragon”) stars as the handsome, resourceful title character, with Sophie Wilde (“You Don’t Know Me”) as the beautiful and bright, seemingly unattainable love of his life, Sophia Western. He is a foundling of uncertain parentage, while she is an heiress. In 18th-century England, their class differences make their journey to find each other complicated and treacherous. Emmy-winning actress Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”) plays the seductive and vengeful Lady Bellaston, who comes between Tom and Sophia.
The cast also includes James Fleet (“Bridgerton”) as Squire Allworthy, Tom’s warm-hearted adoptive father, and Alun Armstrong (“Little Dorrit”) as Allworthy’s hard-drinking but loveable neighbor, Squire Western, who is Sophia’s doting grandfather.
“This new adaptation of “Tom Jones” is a big-hearted rom-com that will absolutely delight our viewers. It’s fun – full of laughter and romance. I’m extremely proud to partner with producers Mammoth Screen, writer Gwyneth Hughes, and an outstanding cast on this joyful show,” said Executive Producer Susanne Simpson.
“Tom Jones” on Masterpiece premieres at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 on Panhandle PBS.
