Martin Chuzzlewit

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

When old Martin Chuzzlewit disinherits his grandson, he falls prey to a host of rapacious relatives.

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Martin Chuzzlewit

First Air Date

November 7, 1994

Last Air Date

December 12, 1994

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC

Networks

BBC One

S01E06

Episode 6

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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