Dickensian

Reveal the secret pasts of Charles Dickens' most iconic characters

Drama

Twisty drama starring Sophie Rundle and Caroline Quentin. Reveal the secret pasts of Charles Dickens' most iconic characters, who live together in the same Victorian neighbourhood.

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Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will.

It's Christmas Eve and as Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will their lives are left in turmoil by the unexpected contents. Elsewhere, a young boy makes a macabre discovery in an alleyway.

Amelia is delighted to see her brother at the Havisham New Year's Party.

Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin convinced he is involved in some way; 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.

Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding.

Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil as Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding.

Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket?

A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunk prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.

Arthur's drinking nearly gets the better of him.

Already facing financial ruin, Edward Barbary's situation deteriorates when Scrooge demands his loan is repaid. Devastated by the loss of Jip, Amelia is comforted and surprised when Compeyson arrives with a present and a declaration.

Circumstances prevent Compeyson from attending an important meeting with Amelia.

Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's situation - will she throw everything away to save him? Meanwhile, circumstances prevent Compeyson from attending an important meeting with Amelia.

The hunt is on for Dodger and Bucket uses everything in his power to track him down.

Honoria comes to terms with letting Hawdon go and is stunned to learn of Amelia's engagement to Compeyson. A surprising discovery shocks the Barbary family and Bucket searches for reasons to keep Fagin in prison.

Dramatic events bring Frances and Honoria closer.

Bucket's detecting skills are called into question when another body is discovered and a new Inspector joins the force. Hawdon goes for promotion but makes a discovery about Frances which leaves Honoria devastated.

Bucket begins the unpleasant task of bringing the murderer to justice.

Inspector Bucket discovers a vital clue has been under his nose all the time but will it bring him the satisfaction he desires? Surely even Compeyson can't talk himself out of the situation he finds himself in now.

Amelia Havisham prepares for the wedding of the year.

Matthew Pocket begs Amelia to delay her wedding but will she listen? At the Bumble's workhouse it's the day of the inspection. After all their preparations surely nothing can go wrong?

Dickensian

Dickensian

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