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

the flavor

maybe it is not the best adaptation. but it has the flavor of novel. Douglas Booth is , maybe, a too modern Pip, more interesting as Romeo or Lancelot but almost strange for this role. the good part - Gillian Anderson who is the inspired choice for Lady Havisham and a huge surprise for many viewers. a series who is more than seductive or beautiful. it is not exactly an adaptation but useful support for remember parts from book. that is its basic virtue - a film like a travel. not just extraordinary but special. not only for atmosphere but for a kind of flavor who is not only part of a great cast or script innovations. a film for remember. that could be the definition. beautiful and correct.

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