The Way We Live Now Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Season 1 Episode 4: EPISODE: 4

  Melmotte is elected as MP for Westminster, and takes his place in the highest strata of London society, but old enemies are determined to ruin him. Meanwhile, Mr Alf's newspaper publishes Paul's claims, and Ruby attempts to end her relationship with Felix. Starring David Suchet, Matthew Macfadyen and Maxine Peake

• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Paul has his worst fears confirmed on a visit to Mexico, deciding to return to London and confront the villainous Melmotte. Meanwhile, Felix Carbury finds himself in worse trouble, and Hetta receives a shocking piece of news. Drama based on the novel by Anthony Trollope, starring David Suchet, Helen Schlesinger and Shirley Henderson

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Paul Montague is less than happy to hear his former love has arrived in London, intent on keeping him to the promise of marriage he made two years before. Now very much in love with Hetta Carbury, he tries to explain that his feelings have changed, but the manipulative Mrs Hurtle has other ideas. Drama, starring David Suchet, Helen Schlesinger and Shirley Henderson

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Lavish adaptation of Anthony Trollope's novel, in which financier Augustus Melmotte causes a stir when he moves into town, where eligible bachelors vie for the attention of his daughter Marie. A baron particularly welcomes his arrival, seeing it as a good opportunity to recoup the losses he's made through gambling. Period drama, starring David Suchet, Matthew Macfadyen and Shirley Henderson