| Great Expectations | |
|---|---|
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| Based on | Great Expectations 1861 novel by Charles Dickens  | 
| Written by | James Andrew Hall | 
| Directed by | Julian Amyes | 
| Starring | Stratford Johns Gerry Sundquist Joan Hickson  | 
| Theme music composer | Paul Reade | 
| Country of origin | UK | 
| Original language | English | 
| No. of episodes | 12 | 
| Production | |
| Producer | Barry Letts | 
| Editor | Oliver White | 
| Running time | 30 minutes | 
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC1 | 
| Release | 4 October – 20 December 1981  | 
Great Expectations is a 1981 BBC drama serial based on the 1861 novel by Charles Dickens.[1] It was directed by Julian Amyes and adapted by James Andrew Hall.[2]
Plot summary
Cast
- Gerry Sundquist - Pip
 - Joan Hickson - Miss Havisham
 - Stratford Johns - Abel Magwitch
 - Phillip Joseph - Joe Gargery
 - Sarah-Jane Varley - Estella
 - Derek Francis - Jaggers
 - Colin Jeavons - Mr. Wemmick
 - Tim Munro - Herbert Pocket
 - Linal Haft - Orlick
 - Peter Whitbread - Compeyson
 - Christine Absalom - Biddy
 - Iain Ormsby-Knox - Bentley Drummle
 - John Stratton - Uncle Pumblechook
 - Marjorie Yates - Mrs. Joe Gargery
 - Patsy Kensit - Young Estella
 - Peter Benson - Mr. Wopsle
 - Melanie Hughes - Clara Barley
 - Colin Mayes - Trabb's boy
 - Graham McGrath - Pip (aged 9)
 - Paul Davies Prowles - Pip (aged 12)
 - Tony Sympson - Aged Parent
 - Janet Henfrey - Camilla
 
References
- ↑ "Great Expectations: 1". 4 October 1981. p. 28 – via BBC Genome.
 - ↑ "Great Expectations Part 12 (1981)". BFI. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020.
 
External links
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