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Dickensian

Dickensian
★ 7.4/10•2015•30m•TV-PG•Drama
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Dickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. The Old Curiosity Shop sits next door to The Three Cripples Pub, while Fagin’s Den is hidden down a murky alley off a bustling Victorian street.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 26, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E130m

Episode 1

It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into a fortune.

Dec 26, 2015

Episode 2 - Episode 2E230m

Episode 2

The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again.

Dec 26, 2015

Episode 3 - Episode 3E330m

Episode 3

Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead, he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans.

Dec 27, 2015

Episode 4 - Episode 4E430m

Episode 4

At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope it might be more.

Dec 27, 2015

Episode 5 - Episode 5E530m

Episode 5

Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.

Jan 1, 2016

Episode 6 - Episode 6E630m

Episode 6

Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.

Jan 6, 2016

Episode 7 - Episode 7E730m

Episode 7

A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.

Jan 7, 2016

Episode 8 - Episode 8E830m

Episode 8

Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plans to be rid of him? Edward Barbary comes into the sights of Inspector Bucket.

Jan 13, 2016

Episode 9 - Episode 9E930m

Episode 9

Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia is devastated by the loss of Jip, but receives an unexpected visit from Compeyson, who gives her a present and makes a surprising declaration.

Jan 14, 2016

Episode 10 - Episode 10E1030m

Episode 10

Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to sell personal family items to obtain the money. Elsewhere, Honoria is determined to solve her father's debt problems and avoid an arranged marriage with Sir Leicester, while the Bumbles entertain Mr Gradgrind, and the Cratchits worry about Tiny Tim.

Jan 21, 2016

Episode 11 - Episode 11E1130m

Episode 11

Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence leads to a surprise discovery.

Jan 22, 2016

Episode 12 - Episode 12E1230m

Episode 12

It is the day of the important shareholders' meeting and Amelia asks Compeyson to attend and makes sure that Arthur behaves himself.

Jan 27, 2016

Episode 13 - Episode 13E1330m

Episode 13

Amelia goes to see Honoria at work to give her some surprising news. Amelia shares her news with Arthur and Jaggers and they both warn her off rushing into things with Compeyson.

Jan 28, 2016

Episode 14 - Episode 14E1430m

Episode 14

Inspector Bucket attempts to get to Dodger before any of Fagin’s men can. Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.

Feb 4, 2016

Episode 15 - Episode 15E1530m

Episode 15

Captain Hawdon goes to see Honoria for a good luck kiss before his interview to try and gain promotion. Honoria is shocked after she finds out that Frances ruined his first chance of promotion.

Feb 5, 2016

Episode 16 - Episode 16E1630m

Episode 16

Honoria Barbary has gone into labour with her waters breaking just as she is planning to leave the family home. Edward Barbary isn’t at home and even the maid has the day so she is only left with her older sister Frances to help her.

Feb 11, 2016

Episode 17 - Episode 17E1730m

Episode 17

Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined to have one last shot at solving the crime.

Feb 12, 2016

Episode 18 - Episode 18E1830m

Episode 18

Having identified Jacob Marley’s killer, Inspector Bucket to deal with a moral dilemma which challenges him to the core. Arthur Havisham is scared that he has lost any chance of reconciling with his sister.

Feb 18, 2016

Episode 19 - Episode 19E1930m

Episode 19

The Havisham Wedding is a day away and Satis House is being prepared. Arthur distracts Compeyson at the pub whilst Matthew shows up at Satis House with members of the board of the brewery to try and put a stop to the wedding.

Feb 19, 2016

Episode 20 - Episode 20E2030m

Episode 20

Arthur is determined to finally become the man his father intended him to be, so he goes to see Fagin and acquires the services of Bill Sikes - but is it too late to put a stop to the wedding? Meanwhile, Compeyson hopes his heartfelt confession to Amelia will be enough to convince her of his feelings.

Feb 21, 2016

Actors

Alexandra Moen

Alexandra Moen

Frances Barbary

Ned Dennehy

Ned Dennehy

Ebenezer Scrooge

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Inspector Bucket

Pauline Collins

Pauline Collins

Mrs Gamp

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Jacob Marley

Phoebe Dynevor

Phoebe Dynevor

Martha Cratchit

Omid Djalili

Omid Djalili

Mr Venus

Zaak Conway

Tim Cratchit

Joseph Quinn

Joseph Quinn

Arthur Havisham

Tuppence Middleton

Tuppence Middleton

Amelia Havisham

Sophie Rundle

Sophie Rundle

Honoria Barbary

Tom Weston-Jones

Tom Weston-Jones

Meriweather Compeyson

Robert Wilfort

Robert Wilfort

Bob Cratchit

Caroline Quentin

Caroline Quentin

Mrs. Bumble

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Fagin

Christopher Fairbank

Christopher Fairbank

Silas Wegg

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