Our Mutual Friend (1976 TV serial)

Our Mutual Friend (1976 TV serial) is a British television adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel of the same name. Produced by the BBC, the serial was broadcast in five episodes.

This adaptation stars a number of notable British actors and aims to remain faithful to the spirit and plot of Dickens's intricate narrative. The storyline revolves around the inheritance of a dust heap fortune, the lives it touches, and the moral complexities that arise from wealth and social class in Victorian London. The serial explores themes of love, betrayal, redemption, and the corrupting influence of money.

Key plot points covered in the miniseries include the supposed death of John Harmon, the complex relationship between Lizzie Hexam and Eugene Wrayburn, and the social maneuvering of Bella Wilfer. The serial attempts to capture the social realism and detailed character studies characteristic of Dickens's original work. It presents a view of Victorian society with its stark contrasts between the wealthy elite and the impoverished working class, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by characters navigating this complex world.