Great Expectations (1981)
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An orphan with humble beginnings grows to become a gentleman, thanks to an anonymous benefactor.

  • Drama
  • Year 1981
  • 1 Season

An orphan with humble beginnings grows to become a gentleman, thanks to an anonymous benefactor.

  1. Year: 1981
  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E1

    E1 • Episode 1

    1. 52min
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    4. HD

    One Christmas Eve, Pip encounters the escaped convict Magwitch hiding in the churchyard, and Pip is persuaded into stealing.

  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E2

    E2 • Episode 2

    1. 53min
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    Pip learns that Uncle Pumblechook has arranged for him to go to the home of the eccentric Miss Havisham, who has a whim for a local boy.

  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E3

    E3 • Episode 3

    1. 53min
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    Pip is continuing his visits to Satis House and keeps trying to placate and impress Estella – with little success.

  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E4

    E4 • Episode 4

    1. 54min
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    4. HD

    Mr Jaggers informs Pip that an unknown benefactor has provided Pip with ‘great expectations’ – he is to leave for London where he is to lead the life of a gentleman.

  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E5

    E5 • Episode 5

    1. 53min
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    3. CC
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    After meeting his fellow students, Startop and Bentley Drummle, Pip has an instant dislike for one.

  • Great Expectations (1981) S1 E6

    E6 • Episode 6

    1. 53min
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    4. HD

    Joe and his country manners visit the Garden Court only to embarrass Pip.

  • Cast
  • Gerry Sundquist

    Pip

  • Tim Munro

    Herbert Pocket

  • Derek Francis

    Mr. Jaggers

  • Colin Jeavons

    Wemmick

  • Stratford Johns

    Abel Magwitch

  • Phillip Joseph

    Joe Gargery

  • Linal Haft

    Orlick

  • Peter Whitbread

    Compeyson

  • Crew
  • Julian Amyes

    Director