Little Dorrit
Series Overview
Amy Dorrit spends her days earning money for the family and looking after her proud father who is a long term inmate of Marshalsea debtors' prison in London. Amy and her family's world is transformed when her employer's son, Arthur Clennam, returns from overseas to solve his family's mysterious legacy and discovers that their lives are interlinked.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 14 Episodes
30–60 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Andrew DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 14: “Episode 14”
Mr Merdle's death and the collapse of Merdle's Bank sends shockwaves through London as thousands face financial ruin. Arthur returns to the Marshalsea a prisoner, Amy goes back to her birthplace to look after him as he lies gravely ill, and Rigaud returns to play out his blackmail in the Clennam house.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Little Dorrit Preview - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-23
Cast & Creators
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Claire Foy
Amy Dorrit
Matthew Macfadyen
Arthur Clennam
Tom Courtenay
Mr. Dorrit
Judy Parfitt
Mrs. Clennam
Emma Pierson
Fanny Dorrit
Alun Armstrong
Ephraim Flintwinch
Eddie Marsan
Pancks
Jason Thorpe
Cavalletto
Sebastian Armesto
Edmund Sparkler
Andy Serkis
Rigaud
Rosie Cavaliero
Mrs. Plornish
Amanda Redman
Mrs. Merdle
Russell Tovey
John Chivery
Georgia King
Pet Gowan / Pet Meagles
Alex Wyndham
Henry Gowan
Freema Agyeman
Tattycoram
Zubin Varla
Daniel Doyce
Maxine Peake
Miss Wade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies, Charles Dickens
John Lunn
Anne Pivcevic, Rebecca Eaton, Lisa Osborne
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Osborne
Producer
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Andrew Davies
Screenplay
James Merifield
Production Design
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Little Dorrit about?
Amy Dorrit spends her days earning money for the family and looking after her proud father who is a long term inmate of Marshalsea debtors' prison in London. Amy and her family's world is transformed when her employer's son, Arthur Clennam, returns from overseas to solve his family's mysterious legacy and discovers that their lives are interlinked.
How many seasons does Little Dorrit have?
Little Dorrit comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Little Dorrit?
Key cast members in Little Dorrit include Claire Foy, Matthew Macfadyen, Tom Courtenay, Judy Parfitt, Emma Pierson.
Who created or directed Little Dorrit?
Little Dorrit was developed and directed by Andrew Davies.