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Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

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Madame Bovary

1975- 1975

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.0(4 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

In 19th-century France, doctor's wife Emma Bovary seeks to escape her dull provincial life through various extramarital affairs and extravagant spending, leading to tragic consequences.

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BBC

GBH

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Emma Bovary (née Rouault)

Tom Conti

Tom Conti

Dr Charles Bovary

Ray Smith

Ray Smith

Homais

Brian Stirner

Léon Dupuis

David Waller

Father Bournisien

Gabrielle Lloyd

Gabrielle Lloyd

Felicite

Creative team

Created by: Giles Cooper
Produced by: Richard Beynon

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