Series synopsis
Dickensian is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 26, 2015. It ended on February 21, 2016. It stars Alexandra Moen, Ned Dennehy, Stephen Rea and Pauline Collins.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexandra Moen as Frances Barbary
- Ned Dennehy as Ebenezer Scrooge
- Stephen Rea as Inspector Bucket
- Pauline Collins as Mrs Gamp
- Peter Firth as Jacob Marley
- Phoebe Dynevor as Martha Cratchit
- Omid Djalili as Mr Venus
- Zaak Conway as Tim Cratchit
Supporting cast
- Joseph Quinn as Arthur Havisham
- Tuppence Middleton as Amelia Havisham
- Sophie Rundle as Honoria Barbary
- Tom Weston-Jones as Meriweather Compeyson
- Robert Wilfort as Bob Cratchit
- Caroline Quentin as Mrs. Bumble
- Anton Lesser as Fagin
- Christopher Fairbank as Silas Wegg
- Brenock O'Connor as Peter Cratchit
Guest cast
- Mark Stanley as Bill Sikes
- Karl Farrer as Working Class - Boxer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | December 25, 2015 | February 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into a fortune. |
December 26, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again. |
December 26, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bucket 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 Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's plans. |
December 27, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2015 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2016 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 20:30:00 |