TV series

Bleak House

Name: Bleak House
Released: 1959
Cast: Diana Fairfax, Colin Jeavons

1959· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 9.0Ended

On BBC Television — From BBC

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Synopsis

The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.

Themes

based on novel or book identity crisis miniseries period drama 19th century legal drama victorian era corrupt legal system social inequality justice vs truth

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upOct 16, 1959 · 30 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), William Mervyn (Mr Kenge), Anne Blake (Mrs Rachael), Frederick Leister (The Lord Chancellor), Nora Nicholson (Miss Flite), Wilfrid Brambell (Mr Krook), Arnold Locke (Waggoner)
E2 Episode 2Oct 23, 1959 · 30 min
Synopsis
In which we touch upon a secret.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby)
E3 Episode 3Oct 30, 1959 · 30 min
Synopsis
In which Richard chooses a career and Mr. Guppy suffers a setback.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), William Mervyn (Mr Kenge)
E4 Episode 4Nov 6, 1959
Synopsis
In which Lady Dedlock makes a journey and Mr. Jarndyce a disclosure.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), Nora Nicholson (Miss Flite)
E5 Episode 5Nov 13, 1959
Synopsis
In which friends fall out and investigations are pursued.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), William Mervyn (Mr Kenge), Malcolm Knight (Jo)
E6 Episode 6Nov 20, 1959
Synopsis
In which several threats are made.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Nora Nicholson (Miss Flite), Aubrey Woods (Tony Jobling), Michael Aldridge (Mr George)
E7 Episode 7Nov 27, 1959
Synopsis
In which Jo moves on and disaster comes to Bleak House.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), Malcolm Knight (Jo)
E8 Episode 8Dec 4, 1959
Synopsis
In which Miss Flite makes a disclosure and Mr. Tulkinghorn shows his hand.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), Nora Nicholson (Miss Flite), David Horne (Sir Leicester Dedlock)
E9 Episode 9Dec 11, 1959
Synopsis
In which Mr. Tulkinghorn receives three warnings.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), John Phillips (Mr Tulkinghorn), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), Malcolm Knight (Jo)
E10 Episode 10Dec 18, 1959
Synopsis
In which Mr. Bucket takes a hand.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), David Horne (Sir Leicester Dedlock), Annette Carell (Mademoiselle Hortense), Michael Aldridge (Mr George)
E11 Episode 11Dec 25, 1959 · 30 min
Synopsis
In which there is some tragedy and much happiness.
Guest stars: Andrew Cruickshank (John Jarndyce), Elizabeth Shepherd (Ada Clare), Iris Russell (Lady Honoria Dedlock), Timothy Bateson (William Guppy), Jerome Willis (Allan Woodcourt), Eileen Draycott (Mrs Rouncewell), Leslie French (Mr Snagsby), David Horne (Sir Leicester Dedlock)