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Season 1 – Dickensian

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A drama based on the works of Charles Dickens.
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Dickensian — Season 1

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) 06/16/2021
3.5/5
Working with rich material, this substantial UK cast indicates the depth of talent available in the UK. And many of them are admirably vanity-free, happy to let their faces look lined and lived-in when the role calls for it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Don S 12/10/2023 A really solid murder mystery based upon multiple Charles Dickens works. This is a fairly complex work that was a difficult undertaking. Anyone that enjoys Dickens will like this production. See more Rudy A 07/31/2021 It's hard to understand why the BBC's audience never materialized for this delightful series that was cancelled after only one season. Writer Tony Jordan weaves together a credible "prequel" to Great Expectations, Bleak House, Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. While some critics frowned on lifting Dickens's already full and delightful characters to serve in Jordan's narrative, I found the flawlessly acted and directed result as delightful as any series based on the master's actual work. As to there being only one season, have no fear. Unlike other series, this show perfectly wraps up all its plot lines in the final episodes – just as in the real thing. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Firth

Jacob Marley

Ned Dennehy

Ebenezer Scrooge

Christopher Fairbank

Silas Wegg

Caroline Quentin

Mrs Bumble

Omid Djalili

Mr Venus

Pauline Collins

Mrs Gamp

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 26, 2015 Jacob Marley collects from Grandfather; Amelia Havisham inherits most of her father's estate, angering her brother, Arthur. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 26, 2015 Inspector Bucket investigates the death of Jacob Marley; Peter Cratchit gives Nell a present. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 27, 2015 Bill Sikes is taken into custody; Amelia pleads with Arthur to come home; Honoria finds out about her family's financial problems; Fagin has Marley's wallet. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 27, 2015 Nancy offers an alibi for Sikes; Martha and John's wedding approaches; Arthur joins Amelia at the New Year's reception, but Compeyson intrudes; Jaggers tells Bucket that Marley wanted to leave his partnership with Scrooge. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 1, 2016 Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 6, 2016 Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name so he can get home in time for his daughter's wedding but the evidence is stacked against him; Compeyson's behavior leaves Amelia confused but intrigued. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 7, 2016 A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern; when a drunk prank goes dangerously wrong Arthur realizes the lengths to which Compeyson will go to get what he wants. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 13, 2016 Arthur is on the verge of confiding in Matthew when Compeyson arrives; Matthew tells Amelia he is going to leave for America. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 14, 2016 Edward Barbary's situation deteriorates when Scrooge demands his loan is repaid; Amelia is surprised when Compeyson arrives with a present and a declaration. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 21, 2016 Honoria and Hawdon desperately try to secure Edward Barbary's freedom; Arthur's drinking nearly gets the better of him and Compeyson is forced to teach him a lesson. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 22, 2016 Honoria faces the reality of her father's desperate situation, and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon; Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence leads to a surprise discovery. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 27, 2016 Compeyson is prevented from attending an important meeting with Amelia, whose runaway success means he is forced to take drastic measure to keep her interest. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 28, 2016 Honoria comes to terms with letting Hawdon go, and is stunned to learn of Amelia's engagement to Compeyson; a discovery shocks the Barbary family; Bucket searches for reasons to keep Fagin in prison. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 4, 2016 The pressure is on Bucket when it looks like Dodger might risk the noose rather than betray Fagin; Frances tries to manage the situation Honoria has thrown them into; Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 5, 2016 Bucket's detecting skills are called into question when another body is discovered and a new inspector arrives; Hawdon goes for a promotion, but makes a discovery about Frances that leaves Honoria devastated. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 11, 2016 Honoria's life is in peril and only Captain Hawdon can help her, but his feud with Frances may prevent him. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 12, 2016 Inspector Bucket makes a startling discovery that enables him to finally solve who killed Jacob Marley; Compeyson tries to persuade Miss Havisham to give him a second chance. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 18, 2016 Bucket begins the unpleasant task of bringing the murderer to justice; an unexpected visitor gives Arthur hope that he may still prevent his sister's marriage. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 19, 2016 Matthew Pocket begs Amelia to delay her wedding; Bumble's workhouse prepares for the day of the inspection. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 21, 2016 As Amelia Havisham prepares for the wedding of the year, Arthur realizes he is the only one who can save her. Details Episode 101 Aired Feb 24, 2016 Creating the World of Dickensian A drama based on the works of Charles Dickens. Details Episode 103 Aired Feb 24, 2016 Exploring the Characters A drama based on the works of Charles Dickens. Details

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Dickensian — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Mark Brozel, Philippa Langdale, Harry Bradbeer, Andy Hay
Screenwriter
Tony Jordan, Sarah Phelps, Chloe Moss, Simon Winstone, Julie Rutterford
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 26, 2015
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