Great Expectations (2006)

Duration: 56'44''

Synopsis

Young Pip is an orphan living with his shrewish sister and her kindly blacksmith husband. One Christmas Eve he is surprised by a convict and forced to steal for him.

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Great Expectations (2006) | 1: Common Boy

Great Expectations (2006) | 1: Common Boy

2006 | 56'44''

Young Pip is an orphan living with his shrewish sister and her kindly blacksmith husband. One Christmas Eve he is surprised by a co...

Great Expectations (2006) | 02: The Gentleman

Great Expectations (2006) | 02: The Gentleman

2006 | 56'46''

Pip arrives in London to meet the lawyer Jaggers, who will play such a vital part in his life. He makes friends with Herbert Po...

Great Expectations (2006) | 03: The Truth

Great Expectations (2006) | 03: The Truth

2006 | 56'44''

Pip discovers the truth about his benefactor, the sorrows of Estella's life, and the value of loyalty, faithfulness and friendship.
Other Archive resources
BBC Two | 2012

The Charles Dickens Show | 04: Christmas

Charles is joined by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to discuss the Victorian Christmas.
BBC Two | 2012

The Charles Dickens Show | 03: Child Labour

In this episode, Charles is joined by reforming peer Lord Shaftesbury to discuss child labour.