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Dickensian

7.42015Ended1 season

Drama

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.

About the series

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.

Network: BBC One
Episodes: 20

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Episodes

Season

Episode 1

Episode 1

2015-12-26 30 min

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.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

2015-12-26 30 min

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.

Episode 3

Episode 3

2015-12-27 30 min

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.

Episode 4

Episode 4

2015-12-27 30 min

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.

Episode 5

Episode 5

2016-01-01 30 min

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.

Episode 6

Episode 6

2016-01-06 30 min

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.

Episode 7

Episode 7

2016-01-07 30 min

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.

Episode 8

Episode 8

2016-01-13 30 min

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.

Episode 9

Episode 9

2016-01-14 30 min

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.

Episode 10

Episode 10

2016-01-21 30 min

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.

Episode 11

Episode 11

2016-01-22 30 min

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.

Episode 12

Episode 12

2016-01-27 30 min

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

Episode 13

Episode 13

2016-01-28 30 min

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.

Episode 14

Episode 14

2016-02-04 30 min

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

Episode 15

Episode 15

2016-02-05 30 min

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.

Episode 16

Episode 16

2016-02-11 30 min

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.

Episode 17

Episode 17

2016-02-12 30 min

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.

Episode 18

Episode 18

2016-02-18 30 min

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.

Episode 19

Episode 19

2016-02-19 30 min

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.

Episode 20

Episode 20

2016-02-21 30 min

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.

Cast

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

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