Daniel Deronda

About Daniel Deronda

'Daniel Deronda' is a television series that was aired in 2002. It is an adaptation of the novel by George Eliot. The series follows the life of its title character, Daniel Deronda, a young gentleman who befriends a young Jewish man and helps him find his family. This is in stark contrast to the high society life that Daniel himself inhabits. The series also explores class, societal expectations, and the struggle for acceptance of Jewish people in Victorian England.

Making / Production

The series was produced and broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It was shot in numerous locations around the United Kingdom and the direction of the series was helmed by Tom Hooper. Screenplay was entrusted in the hands of renowned writer, Andrew Davies.

Actors

• Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda - He brought a certain depth and subtly to the character, with a performance full of sensitivity and understatement.

• Romola Garai as Gwendolen Harleth - Played the role of an ambitious yet vulnerable woman, providing a perfectly layered performance.

• Hugh Bonneville as Henleigh Grandcourt - A complex character played with a brilliant mix of charm and malevolence by Bonneville.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was one of the most expensive productions by the BBC when it was released in 2002.

• The character of Daniel Deronda was reportedly named after a river in South Africa, where author George Eliot's brother was serving as a colonial administrator.

Quotes

• "We may right many accidents in this world, sir, but there's no righting love."

• "Each of us has our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving."

Music, Soundtrack

• The series featured a haunting score composed by celebrated composer Rob Lane.