TV series

Dickensian

Name: Dickensian
Released: 2015
Cast: Alexandra Moen, Ned Dennehy, Stephen Rea, Pauline Collins, Peter Firth

2015–2016· 1 season· 30 min episodesTV-PG★ 7.4Ended

On BBC One — From Red Planet Pictures

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Synopsis

Dickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. The Old Curiosity Shop sits next door to The Three Cripples Pub, while Fagin’s Den is hidden down a murky alley off a bustling Victorian street.

Themes

victorian england period drama

Episodes

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E1 Episode 1Next upDec 26, 2015 · 30 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into a fortune.
Guest stars: Mark Stanley (Bill Sikes)
E2 Episode 2Dec 26, 2015 · 30 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again.
Guest stars: Mark Stanley (Bill Sikes)
E3 Episode 3Dec 27, 2015 · 30 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead, he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans.
Guest stars: Mark Stanley (Bill Sikes)
E4 Episode 4Dec 27, 2015 · 30 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope it might be more.
Guest stars: Mark Stanley (Bill Sikes)
E5 Episode 5Jan 1, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.
Guest stars: Mark Stanley (Bill Sikes), Karl Farrer (Working Class - Boxer)
E6 Episode 6Jan 6, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.
E7 Episode 7Jan 7, 2016 · 30 min · ★ 4.5
Synopsis
A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.
E8 Episode 8Jan 13, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plans to be rid of him? Edward Barbary comes into the sights of Inspector Bucket.
E9 Episode 9Jan 14, 2016 · 30 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia is devastated by the loss of Jip, but receives an unexpected visit from Compeyson, who gives her a present and makes a surprising declaration.
E10 Episode 10Jan 21, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to sell personal family items to obtain the money. Elsewhere, Honoria is determined to solve her father's debt problems and avoid an arranged marriage with Sir Leicester, while the Bumbles entertain Mr Gradgrind, and the Cratchits worry about Tiny Tim.
E11 Episode 11Jan 22, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence leads to a surprise discovery.
E12 Episode 12Jan 27, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
It is the day of the important shareholders' meeting and Amelia asks Compeyson to attend and makes sure that Arthur behaves himself.
E13 Episode 13Jan 28, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Amelia goes to see Honoria at work to give her some surprising news. Amelia shares her news with Arthur and Jaggers and they both warn her off rushing into things with Compeyson.
E14 Episode 14Feb 4, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Inspector Bucket attempts to get to Dodger before any of Fagin’s men can. Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.
E15 Episode 15Feb 5, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Captain Hawdon goes to see Honoria for a good luck kiss before his interview to try and gain promotion. Honoria is shocked after she finds out that Frances ruined his first chance of promotion.
E16 Episode 16Feb 11, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Honoria Barbary has gone into labour with her waters breaking just as she is planning to leave the family home. Edward Barbary isn’t at home and even the maid has the day so she is only left with her older sister Frances to help her.
E17 Episode 17Feb 12, 2016 · 30 min · ★ 2.3
Synopsis
Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined to have one last shot at solving the crime.
E18 Episode 18Feb 18, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Having identified Jacob Marley’s killer, Inspector Bucket to deal with a moral dilemma which challenges him to the core. Arthur Havisham is scared that he has lost any chance of reconciling with his sister.
E19 Episode 19Feb 19, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
The Havisham Wedding is a day away and Satis House is being prepared. Arthur distracts Compeyson at the pub whilst Matthew shows up at Satis House with members of the board of the brewery to try and put a stop to the wedding.
E20 Episode 20Feb 21, 2016 · 30 min
Synopsis
Arthur is determined to finally become the man his father intended him to be, so he goes to see Fagin and acquires the services of Bill Sikes - but is it too late to put a stop to the wedding? Meanwhile, Compeyson hopes his heartfelt confession to Amelia will be enough to convince her of his feelings.