| Great Expectations | |
|---|---|
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| Based on | Great Expectations 1861 novel by Charles Dickens |
| Written by | James Andrew Hall |
| Directed by | Julian Amyes |
| Starring | Stratford Johns Gerry Sundquist Joan Hickson |
| Theme music composer | Paul Reade |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Barry Letts |
| Editor | Oliver White |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 |
| Release | 4 October – 20 December 1981 |
Great Expectations is a 1981 BBC drama serial based on the 1861 novel by Charles Dickens.[1] It was directed by Julian Amyes and adapted by James Andrew Hall.[2]
Plot summary
Cast
- Gerry Sundquist - Pip
- Joan Hickson - Miss Havisham
- Stratford Johns - Abel Magwitch
- Phillip Joseph - Joe Gargery
- Sarah-Jane Varley - Estella
- Derek Francis - Jaggers
- Colin Jeavons - Mr. Wemmick
- Tim Munro - Herbert Pocket
- Linal Haft - Orlick
- Peter Whitbread - Compeyson
- Christine Absalom - Biddy
- Iain Ormsby-Knox - Bentley Drummle
- John Stratton - Uncle Pumblechook
- Marjorie Yates - Mrs. Joe Gargery
- Patsy Kensit - Young Estella
- Peter Benson - Mr. Wopsle
- Melanie Hughes - Clara Barley
- Colin Mayes - Trabb's boy
- Graham McGrath - Pip (aged 9)
- Paul Davies Prowles - Pip (aged 12)
- Tony Sympson - Aged Parent
- Janet Henfrey - Camilla
References
- ↑ "Great Expectations: 1". 4 October 1981. p. 28 – via BBC Genome.
- ↑ "Great Expectations Part 12 (1981)". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020.
External links
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