Viewers are celebrating the BBC's 1994 adaptation of George Eliot's novel 'Middlemarch' as a 'faultless' period drama that brings the classic story to life. The six-episode series, directed by Anthony Page and written by Andrew Davies—known for 'Pride and Prejudice' (1995) and 'Bleak House' (2005)—has been praised for its faithful and brilliant portrayal of Eliot's work.
The series stars Juliet Aubrey and Rufus Sewell in lead roles, alongside Douglas Hodge, Trevyn McDowell, and Patrick Malahide, with a voiceover by Judi Dench. It won three BAFTAs, including Best Actress for Aubrey. The plot follows provincial life during the Industrial Revolution, as characters strive for meaning and value.
One IMDB user described the adaptation as 'brilliant' and 'even better than 2002's Daniel Deronda,' while another called it 'perfection' and 'one of my favourites.' A viewer noted that the series was so popular that thousands in England bought the novel, making it a top bestseller for weeks.
The Guardian recently voted 'Middlemarch' the greatest novel of all time, and the BBC's adaptation has been hailed as doing justice to the literary masterpiece. The series was a joint production between the BBC and American station WGBH-TV.
