Great Expectations
“Everything can change in a heartbeat.”
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 • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Brian KirkLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Pip wants nothing to do with Magwitch and rushes to confront Miss Havisham. At Satis House he learns that Estella may be lost to him. Back in London, Wemmick warns him that the penalty for Magwitch's return from Australia will be hanging. Now Pip must help him escape.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Kirk
Charles Dickens
Natalie Holt, Martin Phipps
George Ormond, Rebecca Eaton, Anne Pivcevic
Department Leadership Roster
George Ormond
Producer
David Roger
Production Design
Angela Barson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Natalie Holt
Original Music Composer
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Annie Symons
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.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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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 Douglas Booth, Jack Roth, Ray Winstone, David Suchet, Paul Rhys.
Who created or directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was developed and directed by Brian Kirk.