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The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Lisa Osborne

Diarmuid Lawrence

Anne Pivcevic

Gwyneth Hughes

Charles Dickens

Matthew Rhys

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Tamzin Merchant

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Episode 1

Drama: Classic & Period

Episode 1

BBC Two - The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Episode 1

John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancée drives him to destruction.

Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancée Rosa drives him to destruction.

A two-part period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. 

Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiancée Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town, Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again.

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A two-part period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens

Period drama adapted from Charles Dicken's last novel. Choirmaster John Jasper is obsessed with his nephew's fiancé. Will he take his opportunity to get rid of Edwin Drood?

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