Martin Chuzzlewit is a 1994 TV serial produced by the BBC, based on the 1844 novel by Charles Dickens, adapted by David Lodge and directed by Pedr James.
Martin forms a close friendship with Tom, but after he discovers Pecksniff's true character, he leaves for America, in the company of Mark Tapley (ostler of the local inn), to seek his fortune.
He also makes sexual advances towards Mary; she, who has also formed a special friendship with Tom, tells him of this and he, shocked, leaves the Pecksniff household for London, setting up home with his sister Ruth.
Jonas Chuzzlewit, son of old Martin's estranged brother Anthony, marries Mercy Pecksniff – despite being twice her age and having previously shown more interest in Charity – and mistreats her.
"The British cast is exemplary," observed The New York Times;[6] while Variety opined, "Would-be adaptors, screenwriters and producers would profit by a study of Lodge's work on "Chuzzlewit".