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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Tue 6^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Richard is in dire straits but Ada and Esther may be too late to help him. Show more

Bleak House

Episode 12

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 27^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Esther's feelings for Woodcourt grow despite her best intentions. Inspector Bucket begins his murder investigation. Show more

Contributors

Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Policeman:: Howard Coggins
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Mr Growler:: Brian Pettifer
Alan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
George:: Hugo Speer
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Servant:: Emily Jewell
Hortense:: Lilo Baur

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 13

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Thu 8^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Richard and Ada's news causes concern for Esther and Jarndyce. Inspector Bucket tracks down the mysterious letter writer. Show more

Contributors

Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Caddy Turveydrop:: Natalie Press
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Carstone:: Carey Mulligan
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Sir Leicester Dedlock:: Timothy West
Constable at Dedlock's:: Richard Pettyfer
Director:: Susanna White
Producer:: Nigel Stafford-Clark

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 7^th Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. Show more

Contributors

Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Coroner:: Peter Guinness
Clergyman:: Paul Sirr
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
Mr Bayham Badger:: Richard Griffiths
Mrs Bayham Badger:: Joanna David

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 13^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 25^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Show more

Contributors

Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Boythorn:: Warren Clarke
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Polly:: Sally Leonard
Vicar:: Keith Bartlett
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mr Chadband:: Robert Pugh
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Mrs Chadband:: Catherine Tate
Guster:: Michelle Tate
Policeman in Snagby's:: Dominic Coleman
Jo:: Harry Eden
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Old Woman:: Mary Sheen
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 10

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 21^st Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 5^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Tulkinghorn believes Lady Dedlock is in his power, but she continues to defy him. Show more

Contributors

Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Mrs Guppy:: Sheila Hancock
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 14

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 28^th Sep 2007, 20:00 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 9^th Oct 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. As Bucket wraps up his investigation, there's more trouble for Lady Dedlock in the shape of evil moneylender Smallweed. Show more

Contributors

Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Constable at Dedlock's:: Richard Pettyfer
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Sir Leicester Dedlock:: Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sergeant George:: Hugo Speer
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Constable at Station:: Jack Brough
Smallweed:: Phil Davis
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Allan Woodcourt:: Richard Harrington
Ada Carstone:: Carey Mulligan
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Richard Carstone:: Patrick Kennedy
Mr Vholes:: Dermot Crowley
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Mercury:: Richard Cant
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Director:: Susanna White
Producer:: Nigel Stafford-Clark

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 1: Episode 1: Part 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 27^th Apr 2009, 18:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Mon 21^st Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court. Show more

Contributors

Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Miss Barbary:: Kelly Hunter
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mrs Jellyby:: Liza Tarbuck
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Neckett:: Rod Arthur
Pawnbroker:: Andy Linden
Mrs Pardiggle:: Roberta Taylor
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks
Brickmaker:: Cosh Omar

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 1: Episode 1: Part 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 28^th Apr 2009, 18:30 on BBC HDLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther, Richard and Ada witness a tragedy and the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upside down. Show more

Contributors

Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Usher:: Anthony Cozens
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Miss Barbary:: Kelly Hunter
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Nemo:: John Lynch
Jo:: Harry Eden
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Mrs Jellyby:: Liza Tarbuck
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Fortnum:: John Sheahan
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Harriet:: Lisa Hammond
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Rosa:: Emma Williams
Neckett:: Rod Arthur
Pawnbroker:: Andy Linden
Mrs Pardiggle:: Roberta Taylor
Brickmaker:: Cosh Omar
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 1

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 7^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Fri 11^th Jan 2008, 19:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther, Richard and Ada witness a tragedy and the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upside down. Show more

Contributors

Actor:: Denholm Elliott
Actor:: Diana Rigg
Actor:: Philip Franks
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Sir Leicester:: Timothy West
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Mrs Jellyby:: Liza Tarbuck
Harold Skimpole:: Nathaniel Parker
Nemo:: John Lynch
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Mr Brownlow:: Alistair McGowan
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Mrs Pardiggle:: Roberta Taylor
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Guppy:: Burn Gorman
Jenny:: Charlie Brooks
Krook:: Johnny Vegas
Jo:: Harry Eden
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series

Bleak House

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 14^th Sep 2007, 19:30 on BBC FourLatest broadcast: Mon 28^th Sep 2009, 18:30 on BBC HD

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Show more

Contributors

Jo:: Harry Eden
Mr Tulkinghorn:: Charles Dance
Hortense:: Lilo Baur
Bucket:: Alun Armstrong
Snagsby:: Sean McGinley
Ada Clare:: Carey Mulligan
Richard Carston:: Patrick Kennedy
John Jarndyce:: Denis Lawson
Esther Summerson:: Anna Maxwell Martin
Miss Flite:: Pauline Collins
Gridley:: Tony Haygarth
Mrs Rouncewell:: Anne Reid
Lady Dedlock:: Gillian Anderson
Sgt George:: Hugo Speer
Phil Squod:: Michael Smiley
Clamb:: Tom Georgeson
Smallweed:: Philip Davis
Charley Neckett:: Katie Angelou
Judy:: Loo Brealey
Chancellor:: Ian Richardson
Mr Tangle:: Sevan Stephan
Mr Brownlow:: Alastair Galbraith
Mr Kenge:: Alistair McGowan
Caddy Jellyby:: Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:: Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:: Matthew Kelly

Genres

DramaClassic & Period

Series