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Bleak House

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC HD

Available for years

Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. As Tulkinghorn edges closer to the truth, Lady Dedlock puts her reputation at risk when she pays an undercover visit to Nemo's former haunts. John Jarndyce finds himself increasingly attracted to Esther, but Richard makes an announcement which causes him dismay. And Woodcourt has news that comes as a terrible blow to Esther. Show less

Contributors

Esther Summerson:
Anna Maxwell Martin
Ada Clare:
Carey Mulligan
John Jarndyce:
Denis Lawson
Richard Carston:
Patrick Kennedy
Mr Tulkinghorn:
Charles Dance
Servant at London lodging:
Emily Jewell
Caddy Jellyby:
Natalie Press
Prince Turveydrop:
Bryan Dick
Old Mr Turveydrop:
Matthew Kelly
Sir Leicester:
Timothy West
Lady Dedlock:
Gillian Anderson
Miss Flite:
Pauline Collins
Mr Brownlow:
Alistair McGowan
Chancellor:
Ian Richardson
Mr Tangle:
Sevan Stephan
Allan Woodcourt:
Richard Harrington
Harold Skimpole:
Nathaniel Parker
Landlady:
Amelda Brown
Tom Neckett:
Billy Hill
Charley Neckett:
Katie Angelou
Mr Bayham Badger:
Richard Griffiths
Mrs Badger:
Joanna David
Harriet:
Lisa Hammond

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