Dickensian
Series 1
201520 episodes
Episode 1
Episode 1
Dec 26, 201530m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
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.
Episode 2
Episode 2
Dec 26, 201530m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
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.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Dec 27, 201530m
TMDB rating 5.7TMDB
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.
Episode 4
Episode 4
Dec 27, 201530m
TMDB rating 7.6TMDB
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.
Episode 5
Episode 5
Jan 1, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Jan 6, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 7
Episode 7
Jan 7, 201630m
TMDB rating 4.5TMDB
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.
Episode 8
Episode 8
Jan 13, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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.
Episode 9
Episode 9
Jan 14, 201630m
TMDB rating 3.3TMDB
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.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Jan 21, 201630m
TMDB rating 9.0TMDB
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.
Episode 11
Episode 11
Jan 22, 201630m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence leads to a surprise discovery.
Episode 12
Episode 12
Jan 27, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
It is the day of the important shareholders' meeting and Amelia asks Compeyson to attend and makes sure that Arthur behaves himself.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Jan 28, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Amelia goes to see Honoria at work to give her some surprising news. Amelia shares her news with Arthur and Jaggers and they both warn her off rushing into things with Compeyson.
Episode 14
Episode 14
Feb 4, 201630m
Inspector Bucket attempts to get to Dodger before any of Fagin’s men can. Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.
Episode 15
Episode 15
Feb 5, 201630m
TMDB rating 1.0TMDB
Captain Hawdon goes to see Honoria for a good luck kiss before his interview to try and gain promotion. Honoria is shocked after she finds out that Frances ruined his first chance of promotion.
Episode 16
Episode 16
Feb 11, 201630m
Honoria Barbary has gone into labour with her waters breaking just as she is planning to leave the family home. Edward Barbary isn’t at home and even the maid has the day so she is only left with her older sister Frances to help her.
Episode 17
Episode 17
Feb 12, 201630m
TMDB rating 2.3TMDB
Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined to have one last shot at solving the crime.
Episode 18
Episode 18
Feb 18, 201630m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Having identified Jacob Marley’s killer, Inspector Bucket to deal with a moral dilemma which challenges him to the core. Arthur Havisham is scared that he has lost any chance of reconciling with his sister.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Feb 19, 201630m
TMDB rating 9.0TMDB
The Havisham Wedding is a day away and Satis House is being prepared. Arthur distracts Compeyson at the pub whilst Matthew shows up at Satis House with members of the board of the brewery to try and put a stop to the wedding.
Episode 20
Episode 20
Feb 21, 201630m
TMDB rating 10.0TMDB
Arthur is determined to finally become the man his father intended him to be, so he goes to see Fagin and acquires the services of Bill Sikes - but is it too late to put a stop to the wedding? Meanwhile, Compeyson hopes his heartfelt confession to Amelia will be enough to convince her of his feelings.