Little Women
Little Women is a 1970 BBC television miniseries, based on Louisa May Alcott's 1868-69 two-volume novel of the same name about four sisters who come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. The third BBC adaptation of the novel, the nine-part series is often considered—while not particularly widely acknowledged—one of the more faithful adaptations.
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Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
- Ep 1
1.Part 1
25-10-197025mThe four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.
- Ep 2
2.Part 2
01-11-197025m - Ep 3
3.Part 3
08-11-197025mBeth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.
- Ep 4
4.Part 4
15-11-197025mMrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.
- Ep 5
5.Part 5
22-11-197025mBeth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.
- Ep 6
6.Part 6
29-11-197025mJo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.
- Ep 7
7.Part 7
06-12-197025mAmy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.
- Ep 8
8.Part 8
13-12-197025mJo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.
- Ep 9
9.Part 9
20-12-197025mBeth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.
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