Dickensian
Dickensian
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Dickensian

7.4 / 10
2015
1 season
20 episodes
Drama

Dickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. The Old Curiosity Shop sits next door to The Three Cripples Pub, while Fagin’s Den is hidden down a murky alley off a bustling Victorian street.

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Trailer

Dickensian: Trailer - Brand New Original Drama - BBC One

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Seasons

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    7.7
    26-12-201530m

    It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come i...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    7.8
    26-12-201530m

    The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescue...

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    5.6
    27-12-201530m

    Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead, he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valu...

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    8.0
    27-12-201530m

    At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and...

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    8.0
    01-01-201630m

    Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    8.0
    06-01-201630m

    Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but int...

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    4.5
    07-01-201630m

    A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve h...

  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    8.0
    13-01-201630m

    Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plans to be rid of him? Edward Barbary comes into the sights of Inspector Bucket.

  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    3.3
    14-01-201630m

    Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia is devastated by the loss of Jip, but rec...

  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    9.0
    21-01-201630m

    Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to sell personal family items to obtain the...

  • Episode 11

    11.Episode 11

    6.0
    22-01-201630m

    Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence lead...

  • Episode 12

    12.Episode 12

    8.0
    27-01-201630m

    It is the day of the important shareholders' meeting and Amelia asks Compeyson to attend and makes sure that Arthur behaves himself.

  • Episode 13

    13.Episode 13

    8.0
    28-01-201630m

    Amelia goes to see Honoria at work to give her some surprising news. Amelia shares her news with Arthur and Jaggers and they both warn her off rushing into things with Compeyson.

  • Episode 14

    14.Episode 14

    04-02-201630m

    Inspector Bucket attempts to get to Dodger before any of Fagin’s men can. Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.

  • Episode 15

    15.Episode 15

    1.0
    05-02-201630m

    Captain Hawdon goes to see Honoria for a good luck kiss before his interview to try and gain promotion. Honoria is shocked after she finds out that Frances ruined his first chance...

  • Episode 16

    16.Episode 16

    11-02-201630m

    Honoria Barbary has gone into labour with her waters breaking just as she is planning to leave the family home. Edward Barbary isn’t at home and even the maid has the day so she is...

  • Episode 17

    17.Episode 17

    2.3
    12-02-201630m

    Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined to have one last shot at solving the cr...

  • Episode 18

    18.Episode 18

    8.0
    18-02-201630m

    Having identified Jacob Marley’s killer, Inspector Bucket to deal with a moral dilemma which challenges him to the core. Arthur Havisham is scared that he has lost any chance of re...

  • Episode 19

    19.Episode 19

    9.0
    19-02-201630m

    The Havisham Wedding is a day away and Satis House is being prepared. Arthur distracts Compeyson at the pub whilst Matthew shows up at Satis House with members of the board of the...

  • Episode 20

    20.Episode 20

    10.0
    21-02-201630m

    Arthur is determined to finally become the man his father intended him to be, so he goes to see Fagin and acquires the services of Bill Sikes - but is it too late to put a stop to...

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