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Little Women

Series Overview

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2017 – 2017

Premiered: Tue, Dec 26, 2017

Created By
Heidi ThomasHeidi Thomas

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

A year has passed and the March family welcomes Meg's twins, yet Marmee and Jo are anxious as Beth's health and spirits flag. Aunt Carrol arrives with the opportunity for Jo to accompany her daughter on a tour of Europe, but dismayed by Jo's wild spirit, chooses the more refined Amy as a companion.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Little Women: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-14

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Vanessa Caswill

Screenplay & Story

Louisa May Alcott, Heidi Thomas

Original Score & Music

Stuart Earl

Director of Photography

Piers McGrail

Producers

Colin Callender, Rebecca Eaton, Lucy Richer, Heidi Thomas, Susie Liggat

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Louisa May Alcott

Department Leadership Roster

Susie Liggat

Producer

Vanessa Caswill

Vanessa Caswill

Director

Eimer Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh

Costume Design

Stuart Earl

Original Music Composer

Susie Cullen

Production Design

Piers McGrail

Director of Photography

Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Women

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Little Women about?

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.

How many seasons does Little Women have?

Little Women comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Little Women?

Key cast members in Little Women include Maya Hawke, Willa Fitzgerald, Kathryn Newton, Annes Elwy, Emily Watson.

Who created or directed Little Women?

Little Women was developed and directed by Vanessa Caswill.