Bleak House (1959)
Synopsis
The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.
First Air Date: 1959-10-16
Last Air Date: 1959-12-25
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 11
Created By: Constance Cox
Networks: BBC Television
Top Cast
- Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson
- Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone
- Andrew Cruickshank as John Jarndyce
- Elizabeth Shepherd as Ada Clare
- Iris Russell as Lady Honoria Dedlock
- Timothy Bateson as William Guppy
- John Phillips as Mr Tulkinghorn
- Jerome Willis as Allan Woodcourt
- Eileen Draycott as Mrs Rouncewell
- Leslie French as Mr Snagsby
Seasons
Miniseries (1959)
The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
In which we touch upon a secret.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
In which Richard chooses a career and Mr. Guppy suffers a setback.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
In which Lady Dedlock makes a journey and Mr. Jarndyce a disclosure.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
In which friends fall out and investigations are pursued.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
In which several threats are made.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
In which Jo moves on and disaster comes to Bleak House.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
In which Miss Flite makes a disclosure and Mr. Tulkinghorn shows his hand.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
In which Mr. Tulkinghorn receives three warnings.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
In which Mr. Bucket takes a hand.
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Ep. 11: Episode 11
In which there is some tragedy and much happiness.
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