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Masterpiece Theatre: Bleak House

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  • 1985-1985
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Suspense, Drama
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The great case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce drags on, an obsession to all involved. Then a question of inheritance becomes a question of murder.

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Cast & Crew See All

Suzanne Burden
Esther Summerson
Denholm Elliott
John Jarndyce
Jonathan Moore
William Guppy

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Upon the order of the High Court of Chancery, Esther Summerson, together with Ada Clare and Richard Carstone, wards in the Jarndyce case, travel to meet their guardian, John Jarndyce, at Bleak House.

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Awards

  • 1986 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - nominated
  • 1986 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Make Up - winner
  • 1986 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Film Cameraman - nominated
  • 1986 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Costume Design - winner

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