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Season 1 – Little Dorrit on Masterpiece

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Screenwriter Andrew Davies adapts Charles Dickens' tale of struggle and hardship in 1820s London.
Little Dorrit on Masterpiece — Season 1

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With a sterling cast and plenty of juicy drama, Little Dorrit is a superb adaptation.

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Simon Vozick-Levinson Entertainment Weekly 06/03/2020
If you'd like to see a melodramatic TV movie about the Bernie Madoff scandal, you'd probably be better off seeking out Little Dorrit on DVD. Go to Full Review Jonathan Storm Philadelphia Inquirer 06/03/2020
You pretty much know what to expect when Masterpiece visits the 19th century. But Little Dorrit stands at the high end of a very lofty list of period-piece achievement. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 06/03/2020
It's hard to imagine how this happened in the course of such an otherwise mindful endeavor. And yet "Little Dorrit" is still rewarding, for the long journey, if not for the final stop. Go to Full Review Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News 06/03/2020
"Little Dorrit" is the closest TV has to a sure thing: a relatively short-term investment with a satisfyingly large payoff. Go to Full Review Jake Meaney PopMatters 06/03/2020
It's much more entertaining and exciting than it sounds on paper, largely due to the enthusiasm of everyone involved, especially screenwriter Andrew Davies, a model of impish exuberance, who seems finely tuned to the letter and spirit of Dickens. Go to Full Review Emily S. Mendel culturevulture.net 06/03/2020
With a stellar cast and a fine adaptation, Little Dorrit is absorbing and entertaining. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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12/14/2020 Loved it all although I didn't't catch everything. See more Read all reviews
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Claire Foy

Amy Dorrit

Matthew Macfadyen

Arthur Clennam

Judy Parfit

Mrs. Clennam

Tom Courtenay

William Dorrit

Andy Serkis

Rigaud

Eddie Marsan

Mr. Pancks

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 18, 2014 Amy Dorrit finds employment as a seamstress for the fearsome Mrs. Clenham in order to pay off her father's debt, but all is turned upside down when Mrs. Clenham's son returns from China. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 18, 2014 Arthur strikes up a friendship with Amy as he settles back into life in England; in France, the sinister Rigaud decides to return to England. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2014 John Chivery, sensing competition, proposes to Amy, as Arthur also sees competition in love from Henry Gowan for Pet; Cavalletto and Rigaud arrive in London. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2014 Pancks continues his investigation with the help of John Chivery; Arthur proposes to Pet; Tattycoram leaves to work for Miss Wade; Rigaud introduces himself to Mrs. Clenham. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 2014 The Dorrit's finally leave Marshalsea, where they meet Rigaud and the Gowans; Amy continues to struggle to adapt to her new wealthy status. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 2014 Fanny and Edmund continue their liaison despite the efforts of Mrs. Merdle; Arthur meets Rigaud, returned from Venice, and uncovers his dark past. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 26, 2014 Mr. Dorrit returns to England with Fanny and Edmund, where the splendor of London's highlife soon sours; meanwhile, Arthur employs Pancks again to track down Miss Wade and Rigaud. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 26, 2014 When Mr. Merdle's death causes shock and financial ruin for many in London, Rigaud re-emerges and reveals his hand to Mrs. Clenham. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 12, 2009 The Dorrits arrive in Venice, and Fanny renews an old acquaintance with Edmund Sparkler. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 19, 2009 Fanny steals the heart of Edmund Sparkler, whose mother is determined to separate them. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 19, 2009 Romance is in the air as Mrs General starts her campaign to woo Mr Dorrit. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 19, 2009 Mr Dorrit leaves Amy behind in Venice as he returns to London with newlyweds Fanny and Sparkler. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 26, 2009 Mr Dorrit returns to Venice a broken man, after a visit to London revives some unwelcome memories. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 26, 2009 Mr Merdle's death and the collapse of Merdle's Bank sends shockwaves through London. Details

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Little Dorrit on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Dearbhla Walsh
Executive Producer
Anne Pivcevic
Screenwriter
Andrew Davies, Charles Dickens
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 18, 2014