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Episode 2
Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Jasper is torn apart by Edwin's disappearance but pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity.
A two-part period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens.
With Edwin Drood feared dead, Jasper tries desperately to remember events of the night before. He pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity, while a trail of evidence points ominously to the cathedral crypt.
Last on
Sun 23 Dec 201200:00
BBC Two Wales & Scotland only
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Rosa is questioned about the disappearance of Edwin
Duration: 00:44
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Lisa Osborne |
| Director | Diarmuid Lawrence |
| Executive Producer | Anne Pivcevic |
| Writer | Gwyneth Hughes |
| Author | Charles Dickens |
| Author | Charles Dickens |
| John Jasper | Matthew Rhys |
| Revd Crisparkle | Rory Kinnear |
| Rosa Bud | Tamzin Merchant |
| Helena Landless | Amber Rose Revah |
| Neville Landless | Sacha Dhawan |
| Mr Grewgious | Alun Armstrong |
| Bazzard | David Dawson |
| Deputy | Alfie Davis |
| Durdles | Ron Cook |
| Mayor Sapsea | Ian McNeice |
| Mrs Crisparkle | Julia McKenzie |
| Princess Puffer | Ellie Haddington |
| Miss Twinkleton | Janet Dale |
| Maid | Josie Farmiloe |
| Omnibus Driver | Edward Dogliani |
| Edwin Drood | Freddie Fox |
| Captain Drood | Rob Dixon |
| Schoolgirl 2 | Eleanor Yates |
| Schoolgirl 1 | Naomi Sheldon |
