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Bleak House (2005–2005) — drama · mystery · legal on BBC One
About Bleak House
Bleak House ended on December 16, 2005, on BBC One. The series concluded its single season with all episodes aired by that date.
This adaptation was a drama, mystery, and legal series based on Charles Dickens' novel, first published in 1852-1853. It was a skilfully crafted thriller that presented an epic array of characters and storylines, highlighting the flaws of the legal system. The show was first broadcast in 2005, with a format that included a one-hour opening episode followed by 14 half-hour episodes, aired twice weekly to maintain a fast pace and cliffhanger endings.
The story centered around Lady Dedlock, played by Gillian Anderson, who harbored a dark secret, and the relentless lawyer Tulkinghorn, portrayed by Charles Dance, both entangled in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs Jarndyce. The series also featured John Jarndyce, played by Denis Lawson, and his wards Richard and Ada, portrayed by Patrick Kennedy and Carey Mulligan respectively. The series was rated 7.8 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.
Bleak House episode schedule
15 aired
Aired · 15
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2005 | S1·E15 | Episode 15 |
| December 15, 2005 | S1·E14 | Episode 14 |
| December 9, 2005 | S1·E13 | Episode 13 |
| December 8, 2005 | S1·E12 | Episode 12 |
| December 2, 2005 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 1, 2005 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| November 25, 2005 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| November 24, 2005 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 17, 2005 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 11, 2005 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 10, 2005 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| November 4, 2005 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| November 3, 2005 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 28, 2005 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 27, 2005 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |