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Great Expectations (2011)

TV Series ★ 7.3 60 min

Drama

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.

Brian Kirk Creator

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Quick facts

Released
December 27, 2011
Runtime
60 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt1949720
Country
United Kingdom
Language
French, English
Studio
BBC, Masterpiece

Themes

Cast

Douglas Booth Douglas Booth Philip 'Pip' Pirrip Jack Roth Jack Roth Dolge Orlick Ray Winstone Ray Winstone Abel Magwitch David Suchet David Suchet Mr. Jaggers Paul Rhys Paul Rhys Compeyson/Denby Shaun Dooley Shaun Dooley Joe Gargery Gillian Anderson Gillian Anderson Miss Havisham Vanessa Kirby Vanessa Kirby Estella Mark Addy Mark Addy Mr. Pumblechook

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Frequently asked questions

What is Great Expectations about?
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.
Who created Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was created by Brian Kirk.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Great Expectations stars Douglas Booth, Jack Roth, Ray Winstone, David Suchet.
When was Great Expectations released?
Great Expectations is a 2011 drama series.
Where can I watch Great Expectations?
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