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 • 6 Episodes
45 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Sun, Jul 9, 1989
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Chapter Six: Late Regret”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Goldsmith
Charles Dickens
Ken Thorne
Douglas Milsome
Barry Peters
Greg Smith, Carol Rubin
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Smith
Producer
Barry Peters
Editor
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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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 Anthony Calf, John Rhys-Davies, Jean Simmons, Kim Thomson, Ray McAnally.
Who created or directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was developed and directed by John Goldsmith.