Television Adaptation
The novel was made into a three-part television mini-series in 1992 by Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies and featured Richard Johnson in the role of Gerald Middleton. Tara FitzGerald played a supporting role as the young Dollie and there was a cameo by a 16-year-old Kate Winslet. The film won the BAFTA award for best serial drama; Davies and Johnson also won awards from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and the Broadcasting Press Guild respectively.
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