TV series
Great Expectations
2011, English, on BBC One & PBS. Created by Brian Kirk.
Everything can change in a heartbeat.
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
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
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JioHotstarAvailability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 29 December 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Brian KirkCreator
- Douglas BoothPhilip 'Pip' Pirrip · 3 ep
- Jack RothDolge Orlick · 3 ep
- Ray WinstoneAbel Magwitch · 3 ep
- David SuchetMr. Jaggers · 3 ep
- Shaun DooleyJoe Gargery · 3 ep
- Gillian AndersonMiss Havisham · 3 ep
- Vanessa KirbyEstella · 3 ep
- Mark AddyMr. Pumblechook · 3 ep
- Paul RhysCompeyson · 3 ep
- Claire RushbrookMrs. Gargery · 2 ep
- Mary RoscoeHannah · 2 ep
- Steve LatelyMike · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 December 2011
- Last aired
- 29 December 2011
- Network
- BBC One, PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Great Expectations: quick answers
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
Great Expectations has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Great Expectations finished?
Yes. Great Expectations ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Great Expectations?
Great Expectations is streaming on JioHotstar.
Is Great Expectations suitable for kids?
Great Expectations is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Great Expectations?
If you liked Great Expectations, try A Gentleman in Moscow, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Les Misérables.
Who created Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was created by Brian Kirk and stars Douglas Booth, Jack Roth, Ray Winstone.