Great Expectations (1967)

Based on Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Ten-part television series adapted from Dickens' novel, written by Hugh Leonard and directed by Alan Bridges.

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Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 25'13''
  • Broadcast date: 1967
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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More episodes from this series

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 2

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 2

1967 | 24'51''

Pip is taken to the house of the strange Miss Havisham and there meets Estella.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 3

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 3

1967 | 23'43''

Pip is bound to Joe and is surprised to hear from a stranger that he has great expectations.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 5

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 5

1967 | 24'44''

Pip has a visit from Joe Gargery and receives an instruction from Miss Havisham.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 6

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 6

1967 | 22'59''

Pip is charged by Miss Havisham to love Estella but Herbert begs him to forget her.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 7

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 7

1967 | 24'24''

Pip learns the identity of his benefactor, and Orlik appears again.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 8

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 8

1967 | 24'23''

Pip accuses Miss Havisham and learns more about Estella.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 9

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 9

1967 | 25'09''

Pip tries to help Magwitch leave the country, but walks into a trap.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 10

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 10

1967 | 24'02''

Pip finds that he can only rely on friends at a time of great trouble.

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 1

Great Expectations (1967) | Episode 1

1967 | 25'13''

Ten-part television series adapted from Dickens' novel, written by Hugh Leonard and directed by Alan Bridges.
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