Great Expectations (2011)

Based on Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Sarah Phelps' lavish three part adaptation of the classic Dickens tale of a life changed in a heartbeat. Starring Gillian Anderson, Douglas Booth, Ray Winstone and David Suchet.

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Content
  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 58'19''
  • Broadcast date: 2011
Usage

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

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Great Expectations (2011) | Episode 1

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Great Expectations (2011) | Episode 3

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Pip wants nothing to do with Magwitch and rushes to confront Miss Havisham. At Satis House he learns that Estella may be lost to him.
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