Bleak House (1959)
Synopsis
Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959. It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson and Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone. The complete series still exists.
First Air Date: 1959-10-16
Last Air Date: 1959-12-25
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 11
Networks: BBC Television
Top Cast
- Andrew Cruickshank as John Jarndyce
- Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson
- Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone
- Anne Blake as Mrs. Rachael
- 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
- Michael Aldridge as Mr. George
Seasons
None (1959)
Adapted for television in eleven episodes by Constance Cox
Episodes:
-
Ep. 1: Episode 1
No overview for this episode.
-
Ep. 2: Episode 2
In which we touch upon a secret.
-
Ep. 3: Episode 3
In which Richard chooses a career and Mr. Guppy suffers a setback.
-
Ep. 4: Episode 4
In which Lady Dedlock makes a journey and Mr. Jarndyce a disclosure.
-
Ep. 5: Episode 5
In which friends fall out and investigations are pursued.
-
Ep. 6: Episode 6
In which several threats are made.
-
Ep. 7: Episode 7
In which Jo moves on and disaster comes to Bleak House.
-
Ep. 8: Episode 8
In which Miss Flite makes a disclosure and Mr. Tulkinghorn shows his hand.
-
Ep. 9: Episode 9
In which Mr. Tulkinghorn receives three warnings.
-
Ep. 10: Episode 10
In which Mr. Bucket takes a hand.
-
Ep. 11: Episode 11
In which there is some tragedy and much happiness.
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
Posters
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in TW.