Great Expectations
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Sun, Oct 4, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Episode Twelve”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Amyes
Charles Dickens, James Andrew Hall, Terrance Dicks
Paul Reade
Barry Letts
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Amyes
Director
James Andrew Hall
Writer
Barry Letts
Producer
Michael Edwards
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
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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.
How many seasons does Great Expectations have?
Great Expectations comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Key cast members in Great Expectations include Gerry Sundquist.
Who created or directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was developed and directed by Julian Amyes.