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" Dickensian" now on i-player

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Gagagran Mon 14-Dec-20 07:10:04

This wonderful drama is now on BBC i-player and DH and I binge-watched it last night. It was originally on about four years ago and a second series was promised but never transpired.

For Dickens lovers it is an absolute treat with his memorable characters (and marvellous character actors) in a skilfully woven story featuring Miss Havisham and many other famous and instantly recognisable characters.

Very funny in parts and the best thing we have seen on TV for ages!

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Flopsey Mon 14-Dec-20 07:29:44

It’s a wonderful series, and we managed to watch it last Christmas and also binge watched it too.
Wonderful acting especially Stephen Rea as the main character Inspector Bucket.
Highly Recommended.??

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FannyCornforth Mon 14-Dec-20 07:43:49

I was thinking about this a few days ago!
I was planning on re watching it as it is so Christmassy. I've got it on DVD.
It's Dickens reworked as a TV soap.
When it was first shown it went out nightly in half hour episodes.
If I remember correctly the writers and producers of EastEnders were involved. But don't let that put you off! tchgrin
It really is brilliant. TV at its best.

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LullyDully Mon 14-Dec-20 08:23:42

It's a shame they cut the series. I liked the way all the Dickensian characters were jumbled up. I love Dickens myself , especially Great Expectations.

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Whitewavemark2 Mon 14-Dec-20 08:28:04

It’s becoming a Christmas tradition?

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travelsafar Mon 14-Dec-20 08:45:22

Oh i love this. I will make sure i re watch.

Some brilliant acting by the many well known faces.

I bet they loved being in this a chance to get into some really good character roles. smile

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sodapop Mon 14-Dec-20 08:47:08

I enjoyed the series as well, good light entertainment that we don't see much nowadays.

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lemongrove Mon 14-Dec-20 08:47:13

Yes, it was very well done, I enjoyed it.Another Christmas tradition is ‘the play that went wrong’ although none have been anywhere as good as the first two.

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travelsafar Wed 16-Dec-20 20:01:45

Loving Mrs Gamp and Miss Bightywitch !!!smile

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