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Bleak House
An all-star cast, including Gillian Anderson, Denis Lawson, Charles Dance and Johnny Vegas, unite in the BAFTA-award winning adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Bleak House.
- Metascore93
- 2005-2005
- 1 season
- BBC Video
- Suspense, Drama
- TV-PG
An all-star cast, including Gillian Anderson, Denis Lawson, Charles Dance and Johnny Vegas, unite in the BAFTA-award winning adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Bleak House.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, Jan 22, 2006 57 mins
Half of London takes in interest in the long-running, complicated case of the inheritance of John Jarndyce Sr., a fortune disputed for generations in the Court of Chancery. The interests of orphaned juvenile relatives Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, wards of the court, are handled by attorney Kenge, hired by wealthy philanthropist John Jarndyce Jr., who even hired companion Esther Summerson and welcomes them in his fine home. Meanwhile sinister Mr. Tulkinghorn defends the interests of old Sir Leicester Dedlock and his younger wife, who has a secret past with destitute copyist and decorated veteran 'Nemo'.
Awards
- 2007 - Golden Globe - Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominated
- 2007 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominated
- 2006 - TCA Award - Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials - Nominated
- 2006 - TRIC Award - TV Drama Programme - Winner
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- Suspense, Drama
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