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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 5.0/10

Great Expectations

TV SERIES 1981 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 1981, 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 5.0 across its 1 season.

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  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in .
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Julian Amyes

Written By

James Andrew Hall

Starring Cast

Seasons

Great Expectations - Miniseries Episode Guide

Miniseries

13 Episodes • Aired 1981-10-04

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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