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Classic Serial: Great Expectations

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2/3. The Gentleman. By Charles Dickens. Pip arrives in London to meet the lawyer Jaggers, who will play such a vital part in his life. He makes friends with Herbert Pocket and learns how to be a gentleman, although true love and happiness still elude him. Dramatised by Martyn Wade. Music by Harvey Brough ; Producer/Director Marilyn Imrie Repeated on Saturday at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Charles Dickens.
Unknown:
Herbert Pocket
Dramatised By:
Martyn Wade.
Music By:
Harvey Brough
Director:
Marilyn Imrie
Pip:
Oliver Milburn
Joe:
Jim Carter
Biddy:
Robin Weaver
Miss Havisham:
Janet Suzman
Estella:
Anna Maxwell Martin
Herbert:
Adrian Scarborough
Jaggers:
Roger Allam
Wemmick:
Stephen Critchlow
Magwitch:
Ken Campbell
Pumblechook:
Christopher Benjamin
Mr Pocket:
David Thorpe
Aged parent:
Sam Beazley
Molly:
Maggie McCarthy
Source: Radio Times

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