Series from 1994
In an industrial Victorian town, the market's philosophy predominates over human sensitivity and represses true passions in this Dickens' adaptation.
In the first part of this adaptation by Peter Barnes, we are introduced to Tom and Louisa.
Louisa forgoes happiness to be closer to her brother.
Blackpool is fired and Louisa faces a tough decision.
Tom is incriminated, but dies a fugitive.