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- 1. Episode 1 Oct 27, 2005
- Esther Summerson is sent to live with her rich guardian at Bleak House.
- 2. Episode 2 Oct 28, 2005
- Tulkinghorn persists with his inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past.
- 3. Episode 3 Nov 3, 2005
- Ada confides in Esther that she and Richard are in love and plan to get engaged.
Bleak House is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between 12 March 1852 and 12 September 1853. The novel has many characters and several subplots, and is told partly by the novel's heroine, Esther Summerson, and partly by an omniscient narrator.
- Charles Dickens, George Harry Ford, Sylvère Monod
- Serialised 1852–1853; book form 1853
- 1852
- Novel
A 2005 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel about the injustices of the 19th Century English legal system. The series features a star-studded cast, 15 episodes, and two Primetime Emmy awards.
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Bleak House is a fifteen-part BBC television drama serial adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name, which was originally published in 1852–53 as itself a print serialisation over 20 months. Produced with an all-star cast, the serial was shown on BBC One from 27 October to 16 December 2005, and drew much critical and popular praise.
- 15
- BBC One
- 27 October –, 16 December 2005
- BBC Television
May 2, 2024 · Bleak House is a novel by British author Charles Dickens, published serially in 1852–53 and in book form in 1853. It is considered to be among his best novels. It is the story of the Jarndyce family, who wait in vain to inherit money in the settlement of an extremely long-running lawsuit.
Bleak House Full Book Summary. Esther Summerson describes her childhood and says she is leaving for the home of a new guardian, Mr. Jarndyce, along with Ada Clare and Richard Carstone. On the way to the home, called Bleak House, they stop overnight at the Jellybys’ chaotic home.
- Charles Dickens, George Harry Ford, Sylvère Monod
- 1852
Aug 1, 1997 · Read or download the classic novel Bleak House for free in various formats. Learn about the author, the plot, the characters and the themes of this Victorian masterpiece.
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Find out who played the main characters and the extras in the TV mini series adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House. See the names, roles, and episodes of the actors and actresses who worked on the series directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Andrew Davies.
