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Martin Chuzzlewit

Martin Chuzzlewit is a wealthy old man. But who will inherit his riches?

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1994
1 Season
6 Episodes
EN
Ended
PG

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Old Martin Chuzzlewit is nearing his death. Who will inherit his riches? With such a prize to play for, the Chuzzlewit family bring forth all of their cunning, greed and selfishness.

#based on novel or book#blackmail#victorian england#inheritance#miniseries#period drama#literary adaptation#19th century#charles dickens

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Episodes

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Episode 1
E1

Episode 1

Nov 7, 19941h 24m10.0

Old Martin Chuzzlewit travelling in Wiltshire with his companion Mary Graham, is suddenly taken ill. Lying at the Blue Dragon Inn, he finds himself surrounded by grasping relatives anxious to inherit his money. They have learnt that his grandson, Young Martin has been disinherited. His cousin Seth Pecksniff, secretly takes young Martin on as an apprentice with hopes of making a match with one of his daughters (Charity or Mercy). Young Martin joins the simple Tom Pinch as an apprentice. Pecksniff is summoned to London lodging with his daughters at Mrs Todgers' boarding house. Old Martin confides to Pecksniff that against his wishes young Martin intends to marry Mary Graham.

Episode 2
E2

Episode 2

Nov 14, 199452m10.0

Seth Pecksniff returns to Wiltshire to carry out Old Martin Chuzzlewit's orders. Young Martin is expelled from his position and resolves to seek his fortune in America, a country which he thinks will need young architects. Mark Tapley from the Blue Dragon Inn volunteers to act as his unpaid servant until his fortune is made. Tom Pinch is upset that Young Martin is leaving and he gives him his last half sovereign. Young Martin has a tearful farewell with Mary, they pledge their love and she gives him a diamond ring.

Episode 3
E3

Episode 3

Nov 21, 199455m10.0

Jonas Chuzzlewit gives his father a lavish funeral, then, encouraged by Pecksniff returns with him to Wiltshire to pay further attention to Charity. Anthony's ancient clerk, Mr Chuffey, is left in the care of Mrs Gamp, a "specialist nurse". To Charity's dismay and anger, Jonas proposes to Mercy who, after much teasing, accepts. Old Martin Chuzzlewit and Mary Graham turn up unexpectedly at Pecksniff's, and the latter attempts to insinuate Jonas back into his uncle's favour.

Episode 4
E4

Episode 4

Nov 28, 199453m10.0

Jonas seeks to insure the life of the new Mrs Chuzzlewit, (Mercy) and meets Montague Tigg who has undergone a transformation to become the director of the fraudulent Anglo-Bengalee Disinterested Loan Company, and changed his name to Tigg Montague. He persuades Jonas to become a shareholder in his company and then commissions an investigation into his past. In Wiltshire, Charity plans to leave her father and live independently in London. Meanwhile Pecksniff is seeking to take advantage of an increasingly senile Old Martin and invites him and Mary to move into his home.

Episode 5
E5

Episode 5

Dec 5, 199453m10.0

On arriving in London, Tom Pinch accidentally meets Mercy and is shocked to see how much she has changed since her marriage. Jonas however is also fear-ridden, as Tigg Montague's investigations have disclosed some damning information about him. Tigg attempts to blackmail Jonas into investing more money in his business, but Jonas panics and attempts to flee to Rotterdam with his wife. Tigg has put a private detective (Nadgett) on his trail and he catches Jonas at the docks. Jonas is then forced to agree to try and trap Pecksniff into investing in the company and Tigg and Jonas make a trip to Wiltshire.

Episode 6
E6

Episode 6

Dec 12, 199453m10.0

Final episode of the adaptation of the Dicken's novel. Jonas is still hounded by Montague Tigg. He constructs an elaborate alibi before travelling to Wiltshire and under cover of darkness, he waylays Tigg and murders him. Back in London, Jonas is accused of the murder of his father, but Chuffey reveals that Anthony knew he intended to kill him and that he died of a broken heart on discovering his son's plot. Tom Pinch finds that his mysterious benefactor is none other than Old Martin Chuzzlewit who now seeks Tom's help to call a family conference. When Nadgett and the police come to arrest Jonas for the murder of Tigg he commits suicide rather than face a trial.

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About Martin Chuzzlewit

Martin Chuzzlewit is a wealthy old man. But who will inherit his riches?

Old Martin Chuzzlewit is nearing his death. Who will inherit his riches? With such a prize to play for, the Chuzzlewit family bring forth all of their cunning, greed and selfishness. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

Martin Chuzzlewit Cast and Characters

The cast features Paul Scofield (as Old Martin Chuzzlewit / Anthony Chuzzlewit), Keith Allen (as Jonas Chuzzlewit), Tom Wilkinson (as Seth Pecksniff), Emma Chambers (as Charity Pecksniff), and Philip Franks (as Tom Pinch). Their performances are a major reason Martin Chuzzlewit has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason Martin Chuzzlewit keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Martin Chuzzlewit has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Martin Chuzzlewit good? What's the rating?

Martin Chuzzlewit holds a 8.4/10 rating based on 5 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Martin Chuzzlewit?

The main cast includes Paul Scofield, Keith Allen, Tom Wilkinson, and Emma Chambers, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Martin Chuzzlewit available in English?

Yes — Martin Chuzzlewit was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Martin Chuzzlewit released?

Martin Chuzzlewit first aired in 1994.

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How many seasons and episodes does Martin Chuzzlewit have?

Martin Chuzzlewit currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Martin Chuzzlewit about?

Old Martin Chuzzlewit is nearing his death. Who will inherit his riches? With such a prize to play for, the Chuzzlewit family bring forth all of their cunning, greed and selfishness. It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is Martin Chuzzlewit originally available?

Martin Chuzzlewit was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Martin Chuzzlewit first released?

Martin Chuzzlewit first premiered on November 7, 1994 (1994). The series has since concluded its run.

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