Madame Bovary

Madame Bovary

Limited Series 1975 · 4 eps · ★ 6.0 · Drama

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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.

Created by Giles Cooper

Network: BBC Two

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