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Bleak House (1959–1959) on BBC One
About Bleak House
Bleak House ended on December 25, 1959, on BBC One.
This adaptation was a television series based on Charles Dickens' novel, first aired in 1959. It was a period drama that portrayed the complex legal case and social issues depicted in the original book, set in Victorian England. The show followed the intertwined lives of various characters involved in the case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, exploring themes of justice, poverty, and social class.
The cast included Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson, Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone, and Andrew Cruickshank as John Jarndyce. The series had a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode and was part of the BBC's programming in the late 1950s. Since it concluded in 1959, there are no upcoming episodes or seasons.
Bleak House episode schedule
11 aired
Aired · 11
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 25, 1959 | S1·E11 | Episode 11 |
| December 18, 1959 | S1·E10 | Episode 10 |
| December 11, 1959 | S1·E9 | Episode 9 |
| December 4, 1959 | S1·E8 | Episode 8 |
| November 27, 1959 | S1·E7 | Episode 7 |
| November 20, 1959 | S1·E6 | Episode 6 |
| November 13, 1959 | S1·E5 | Episode 5 |
| November 6, 1959 | S1·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 30, 1959 | S1·E3 | Episode 3 |
| October 23, 1959 | S1·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 16, 1959 | S1·E1 | Episode 1 |
Bleak House cast
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Diana Fairfaxas Esther Summerson -
Colin Jeavonsas Richard Carstone -
Andrew Cruickshankas John Jarndyce -
Elizabeth Shepherdas Ada Clare -
Iris Russellas Lady Honoria Dedlock -
John Phillipsas Mr. Tulkinghorn -
Timothy Batesonas William Guppy -
Leslie Frenchas Mr. Snagsby -
Jerome Willisas Allan Woodcourt -
Michael Aldridgeas Mr. George -
Richard Pearsonas Inspector Bucket -
David Horneas Sir Leicester Dedlock