Drama
Dickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. The Old Curiosity Shop sits next door to The Three Cripples Pub, while Fagin’s Den is hidden down a murky alley off a bustling Victorian street.
It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into a fortune.
The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again.
Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead, he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans.
At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope it might be more.
Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.
Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.
A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.
Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plans to be rid of him? Edward Barbary comes into the sights of Inspector Bucket.
Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia is devastated by the loss of Jip, but receives an unexpected visit from Compeyson, who gives her a present and makes a surprising declaration.
Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to sell personal family items to obtain the money. Elsewhere, Honoria is determined to solve her father's debt problems and avoid an arranged marriage with Sir Leicester, while the Bumbles entertain Mr Gradgrind, and the Cratchits worry about Tiny Tim.
Cast: Alexandra Moen, Ned Dennehy, Stephen Rea, Pauline Collins, Peter Firth, Phoebe Dynevor, Omid Djalili, Zaak Conway, Joseph Quinn, Tuppence Middleton, Sophie Rundle, Tom Weston-Jones, Robert Wilfort, Caroline Quentin, Anton Lesser, Christopher Fairbank, Brenock O'Connor, Mark Stanley, Karl Farrer
Genres: Drama
Maturity rating: TV-PG
Alexandra Moen
Frances Barbary
Ned Dennehy
Ebenezer Scrooge
Stephen Rea
Inspector Bucket
Pauline Collins
Mrs Gamp
Peter Firth
Jacob Marley
Phoebe Dynevor
Martha Cratchit
Omid Djalili
Mr Venus
Zaak Conway
Tim Cratchit
Joseph Quinn
Arthur Havisham
Tuppence Middleton
Amelia Havisham
Sophie Rundle
Honoria Barbary
Tom Weston-Jones
Meriweather Compeyson
Robert Wilfort
Bob Cratchit
Caroline Quentin
Mrs. Bumble
Anton Lesser
Fagin
Christopher Fairbank
Silas Wegg
Brenock O'Connor
Peter Cratchit
Mark Stanley
Bill Sikes
Karl Farrer
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