Great Expectations (2023) | Episode 3

Based on Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip has a brutal introduction to life working for Mr Jaggers. Meanwhile Estella discovers a plan of Miss Havisham's.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC One
  • Duration: 55'47''
  • Broadcast date: 2023
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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