Great Expectations (1999)

Based on Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Orphan Pip's dream to become a gentleman comes true. The identity of his benefactor, convict Magwitch, teaches him a lesson about loyalty.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 1'32'19''
  • Broadcast date: 1999
Usage

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

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Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

1999 | 1'32'19''

Orphan Pip's dream to become a gentleman comes true. The identity of his benefactor, convict Magwitch, teaches him a lesson about loyalty.

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

1999 | 1'32'52''

Pip has received an inheritance from an anonymous benefactor and hopes for a future with Estella.

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

1999 | 1'32'19''

Orphan Pip's dream to become a gentleman comes true. The identity of his benefactor, convict Magwitch, teaches him a lesson about loyalty.

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

1999 | 1'32'52''

Pip has received an inheritance from an anonymous benefactor and hopes for a future with Estella.

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 1

1999 | 1'32'19''

Orphan Pip's dream to become a gentleman comes true. The identity of his benefactor, convict Magwitch, teaches him a lesson about loyalty.

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

Great Expectations (1999) | Part 2

1999 | 1'32'52''

Pip has received an inheritance from an anonymous benefactor and hopes for a future with Estella.
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