Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 5

Based on Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens

Arthur is struck by disaster and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the family secret at last. Stars Ian McKellen.

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Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 1

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 1

2001 | 56'54''

Arthur Clennam befriends seamstress Amy Dorrit and meets her extraordinary family at a debtor's prison. Stars Ian McKellen.

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 2

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 2

2001 | 55'55''

Arthur Clennam worries about his parents, but thinks he's found a new love. Amy receives a proposal. Stars Ian McKellen.

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 3

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 3

2001 | 56'56''

Surprising discoveries about the Dorrits are revealed, but Arthur is yet to solve his family's secret. Stars Ian McKellen.

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 4

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 4

2001 | 55'40''

The newly wealthy Dorrits set off on a tour of Europe, but Amy is feeling homesick. Stars Ian McKellen and Julian Wadham.

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 5

Charles Dickens: Little Dorrit (2001) | Episode 5

2001 | 55'56''

Arthur is struck by disaster and Mrs Clennam is finally forced into revealing the family secret at last. Stars Ian McKellen.
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