Great Expectations 

The orphan Pip becomes a gentleman when his life is transformed by a mystery benefactor.

Stars:

Douglas Booth, Jack Roth, Ray Winstone

Won 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 10 wins & 17 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Douglas Booth	...	Pip 3 episodes, 2011
Jack Roth	...	Dolge Orlick 3 episodes, 2011
Ray Winstone	...	Abel Magwitch 3 episodes, 2011
David Suchet	...	Jaggers 3 episodes, 2011
Paul Rhys	...	Compeyson / ... 3 episodes, 2011
Shaun Dooley	...	Joe Gargery 3 episodes, 2011
Gillian Anderson	...	Miss Havisham 3 episodes, 2011
Vanessa Kirby	...	Estella 3 episodes, 2011
Mark Addy	...	Pumblechook 3 episodes, 2011
Harry Lloyd	...	Herbert Pocket 2 episodes, 2011
Mary Roscoe	...	Hannah 2 episodes, 2011
Paul Ritter	...	Wemmick 2 episodes, 2011
Tom Burke	...	Bentley Drummle 2 episodes, 2011
Steve Lately	...	Mike 2 episodes, 2011
Susan Lynch	...	Molly 2 episodes, 2011
Claire Rushbrook	...	Mrs. Joe 2 episodes, 2011
Perdita Weeks	...	Clara 2 episodes, 2011
Frances Barber	...	Mrs. Brandley 2 episodes, 2011

Storyline

The orphan Pip becomes a gentleman when his life is transformed by a mystery benefactor.

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Plot Keywords:

pip character | magwitch character | miss havisham character | estella character | herbert pocket character | 

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Taglines:

Everything can change in a heartbeat.

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Over 80 tonnes of dirt, weeds and creepers were used to transform Holdenby House in Northamptonshire into Miss Havisham's decaying manor Satis House.

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Connections

Remade as Great Expectations (2012)

User Reviews

Beautifully portrayed classic tale

Fine work of all of the cast relating a story that has been told so many times, that you cannot expect to feel it fresh and deeply touching, but they do. The journey of young Pip from simple kindhearted boy to knowing, kindhearted man is so capturing that, although knowing the story, I couldn't stop asking myself "what will happen at the end". The richness of the human soul have always captured me and in the this beautiful story you can see it all in one go - betrayal so bitter that makes a heart full of pride so angry and mean as to destroy several lives in a cold, premeditated scheme vexing deeply two young hearts, but mostly its own designer. You will see avarice and ambition of twisted little souls. But mostly you will see kindness - perfect scene in ep1-you will see friendship, honest and lasting, and you will see love, above passion and simplicity. I love Dickens and his way of unfolding his characters, so I was very pleased to see the series keeping close to his book, but in a fresh way suited for the understanding of 21st century audience. I very much recommend!

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Great Expectations

Filming Locations:

Osterley Park House, Isleworth, Middlesex, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Masterpiece Theatre

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (3 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1