TV series
Great Expectations
1989, English, on ITV1 & Disney Channel. Created by John Goldsmith.
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
- 6
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Chapter Six: Late Regret
Aired 11 July 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John GoldsmithCreator
- Anthony CalfPip · 6 ep
- John Rhys-DaviesJoe Gargery · 6 ep
- Jean SimmonsMiss Havisham · 6 ep
- Kim ThomsonEstella · 6 ep
- Ray McAnallyMr Jaggers · 6 ep
- Anthony HopkinsAbel Magwitch · 4 ep
- Adam BlackwoodHerbert Pocket · 3 ep
- Susan FranklynBiddy · 3 ep
- Niven BoydOrlick · 3 ep
- Sean ArnoldCompeyson · 3 ep
- Mark WilliamsMr. Trabb's Son · 3 ep
- Rosemary McHaleMrs Gargery · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 July 1989
- Last aired
- 11 July 1989
- Network
- ITV1, Disney Channel
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- NR
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How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
Great Expectations has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Great Expectations finished?
Yes. Great Expectations ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Great Expectations suitable for kids?
Great Expectations is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Great Expectations?
If you liked Great Expectations, try Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
Who created Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was created by John Goldsmith and stars Anthony Calf, John Rhys-Davies, Jean Simmons.