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Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 0.0/10

Great Expectations

TV SERIES 1999 1 SEASON

Overview

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

This production, originally released in 1999, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Julian Jarrold

Written By

Charles Dickens, Tony Marchant

Starring Cast

Seasons

Great Expectations - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

2 Episodes • Aired 1999-04-12

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

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