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Dickensian

TV·2015–2016·1 season, 20 episodes·BBC One·Drama·30m

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Dickensian S01E20Episode 20S01E20 · 10.0Arthur 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.
  2. 02Dickensian S01E10Episode 10S01E10 · 9.0Compeyson 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.
  3. 03Dickensian S01E19Episode 19S01E19 · 9.0The 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.

Castfull cast & details

Alexandra MoenAlexandra MoenFrances BarbaryNed DennehyNed DennehyEbenezer ScroogeStephen ReaStephen ReaInspector BucketPauline CollinsPauline CollinsMrs GampPeter FirthPeter FirthJacob MarleyPhoebe DynevorPhoebe DynevorMartha CratchitOmid DjaliliOmid DjaliliMr Venus
Zaak Conway
Zaak ConwayTim Cratchit

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode20Episodes2015–16Aired 6.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Dickensian S01E01Episode 1December 26, 2015 7.7It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Me
  2. S01E02Dickensian S01E02Episode 2December 26, 2015 7.8The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis Ho
  3. S01E03Dickensian S01E03Episode 3December 27, 2015 5.6Bucket 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 S
  4. S01E04Dickensian S01E04Episode 4December 27, 2015 8.0At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances
  5. S01E05Dickensian S01E05Episode 5January 1, 2016 8.0Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unex
  6. S01E06Dickensian S01E06Episode 6January 6, 2016 8.0Bob 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
  7. S01E07Dickensian S01E07Episode 7January 7, 2016 4.5A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths
  8. S01E08Dickensian S01E08Episode 8January 13, 2016 8.0Will Arthur find the courage to confide in Matthew Pocket before Compeyson continues his plans to be rid of him? Edward Barbary comes into t
  9. S01E09Dickensian S01E09Episode 9January 14, 2016 3.3Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia i
  10. S01E10Dickensian S01E10Episode 10January 21, 2016 9.0Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to
  11. S01E11Dickensian S01E11Episode 11January 22, 2016 6.0Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's pat
  12. S01E12Dickensian S01E12Episode 12January 27, 2016 8.0It is the day of the important shareholders' meeting and Amelia asks Compeyson to attend and makes sure that Arthur behaves himself.
  13. S01E13Dickensian S01E13Episode 13January 28, 2016 8.0Amelia 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 o
  14. S01E14Dickensian S01E14Episode 14February 4, 2016—Inspector Bucket attempts to get to Dodger before any of Fagin’s men can. Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.
  15. S01E15Dickensian S01E15Episode 15February 5, 2016 1.0Captain Hawdon goes to see Honoria for a good luck kiss before his interview to try and gain promotion. Honoria is shocked after she finds o
  16. S01E16Dickensian S01E16Episode 16February 11, 2016—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
  17. S01E17Dickensian S01E17Episode 17February 12, 2016 2.3Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined
  18. S01E18Dickensian S01E18Episode 18February 18, 2016 8.0Having identified Jacob Marley’s killer, Inspector Bucket to deal with a moral dilemma which challenges him to the core. Arthur Havisham is
  19. S01E19Dickensian S01E19Episode 19February 19, 2016 9.0The Havisham Wedding is a day away and Satis House is being prepared. Arthur distracts Compeyson at the pub whilst Matthew shows up at Satis
  20. S01E20Dickensian S01E20Season's bestEpisode 20February 21, 2016 10.0Arthur 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 Sike

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