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Episode 15

Episode 15 of 15

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. When Woodcourt proposes marriage, Esther is torn between her love for him and her commitment to Jarndyce.

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Richard's obsession with Chancery has left him desperately ill. Ada is pregnant but worries Richard will not live to see the child. When Woodcourt proposes marriage, Esther is torn between her love for him and her commitment to Jarndyce. The impossible finally happens - a result in Chancery - but it's one that will astound everybody.

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30 minutes

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Mon 12 Oct 200919:30

Credits

RoleContributor
GeorgeHugo Speer
Sir LeicesterTimothy West
Esther SummersonAnna Maxwell Martin
Miss FlitePauline Collins
Ada ClareCarey Mulligan
Allan WoodcourtRichard Harrington
Richard CarstonPatrick Kennedy
John JarndyceDenis Lawson
SmallweedPhilip Davis
JudyLoo Brealey
BucketAlun Armstrong
GuppyBurn Gorman
Mr KengeAlistair McGowan
Mr VholesDermot Crowley
Charley NeckettKatie Angelou
Mrs GuppySheila Hancock
LawyerTony Guilfoyle
UsherAnthony Cozens
ChancellorIan Richardson
Mrs RouncewellAnne Reid
Caddy JellybyNatalie Press
Prince TurveydropBryan Dick
Phil SquodMichael Smiley
BoythornWarren Clarke
Harold SkimpoleNathaniel Parker
Mrs WoodcourtDi Botcher
ProducerNigel Stafford Clark

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Oct 200719:30
  • Fri 15 May 200919:00
  • Mon 12 Oct 200919:30