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Bleak House (1959)

TV Series ★ 10.0 30 min

Drama

Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959. It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson and Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone. The complete series still exists.

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Released
October 16, 1959
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0224837
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Cast

Andrew Cruickshank Andrew Cruickshank John Jarndyce Diana Fairfax Diana Fairfax Esther Summerson Colin Jeavons Colin Jeavons Richard Carstone Anne Blake Anne Blake Mrs. Rachael Elizabeth Shepherd Elizabeth Shepherd Ada Clare Iris Russell Lady Honoria Dedlock Timothy Bateson Timothy Bateson William Guppy John Phillips John Phillips Mr. Tulkinghorn Jerome Willis Jerome Willis Allan Woodcourt

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bleak House about?
Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959. It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson and Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone. The complete series still exists.
Who stars in Bleak House?
Bleak House stars Andrew Cruickshank, Diana Fairfax, Colin Jeavons, Anne Blake.
When was Bleak House released?
Bleak House is a 1959 drama series.
Where can I watch Bleak House?
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