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Episode 1: Part 2

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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.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Esther, Richard and Ada meet Mrs Pardiggle who escorts them on a charitable excursion to the slum dwellings of some poverty-stricken brick makers where they witness a tragedy. Later, Guppy, a Lawyer's clerk, declares his feelings for Esther. Meanwhile, the elegant life of the beautiful Lady Dedlock is turned upside down when her husband's lawyer, Tulkinghorn, gets wind of a secret from her past.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 22 Sep 2009 18:30

Credits

Role Contributor
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

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Apr 2009 18:30
  • Tue 22 Sep 2009 18:30