TV series
Great Expectations
1981, English, on BBC One. Created by James Andrew Hall.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1981
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Episode Twelve
Aired 27 December 1981
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James Andrew HallCreator
- Gerry SundquistPip · 13 ep
- Tim MunroHerbert Pocket · 9 ep
- Derek FrancisMr Jaggers · 8 ep
- Colin JeavonsWemmick · 8 ep
- Stratford JohnsAbel Magwitch · 7 ep
- Phillip JosephJoe Gargery · 7 ep
- Linal HaftOrlick · 6 ep
- Peter WhitbreadCompeyson · 6 ep
- Joan HicksonMiss Havisham · 5 ep
- Kevin HartStartop · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 October 1981
- Last aired
- 27 December 1981
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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Great Expectations: quick answers
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How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
Great Expectations has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Great Expectations finished?
Yes. Great Expectations ended in 1981, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Great Expectations?
Great Expectations is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Great Expectations suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Great Expectations?
If you liked Great Expectations, try Mildred Pierce, Conversations with Friends, Patrick Melrose.
Who created Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was created by James Andrew Hall and stars Gerry Sundquist, Tim Munro, Derek Francis.