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Arthur Clennam (Matthew Macfadyen) returns from China, determined to uncover the mystery of the House of Clennam, and begins his quest at the Marshalsea Debtors' Prison.

This gripping new adaptation by Andrew Davies brings to life Dickens' powerful story of love, honour, debt and hope in 1820s London.

Arthur Clennam returns from China, determined to uncover the mystery at the heart of the House of Clennam. His quest begins at the Marshalsea Debtors' Prison, home to his mother's young seamstress, Amy Dorrit.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sun 22 Mar 200916:00
BBC HD

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Credits

Arthur ClennamMatthew Macfadyen
Amy DorritClaire Foy
Mrs ClennamJudy Parfitt
Mr DorritTom Courtenay
Mr ClennamIan McElhinney
Jeremiah FlintwichAlun Armstrong
RigaudAndy Serkis
John ChiveryRussell Tovey
Mr MeaglesBill Paterson
CavellettoJason Thorpe
AdaptorAndrew Davies
ProducerLisa Osborne

Broadcasts

  • Sun 2 Nov 200817:20
    BBC One & BBC HD
  • Sat 3 Jan 200919:00
    BBC Four
  • Sun 4 Jan 200901:15
    BBC Four
  • Sun 22 Mar 200916:00
    BBC HD