Series synopsis
Little Women is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 26, 2017. It ended on December 28, 2017. It was created by Heidi Thomas. It stars Maya Hawke, Willa Fitzgerald, Kathryn Newton and Annes Elwy.
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.
Premise
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maya Hawke as Jo March
- Willa Fitzgerald as Meg March
- Kathryn Newton as Amy March
- Annes Elwy as Beth March
- Emily Watson as Marmee March
- Jonah Hauer-King as Laurie Laurence
- Michael Gambon as Mr. Laurence
- Angela Lansbury as Aunt March
Supporting cast
- Dylan Baker as Mr March
- Eleanor Methven as Hannah
- Julian Morris as John Brooke
- Nick Dunning as Dr. Bangs
- Max Curnin as Ned Moffat
- Ann Skelly as Annie Moffat
- India Mullen as Belle Moffat
- Adrian Scarborough as Mr Davis
- Leah Temple-Lang as Jennie Snow
- Patrick Flannery as Soldier
- Fode Simbo as Bandaged Young Man
- Nelly Henrion as Estelle
Guest cast
- Nick Dunning as Dr. Bangs
- Max Curnin as Ned Moffat
- Ann Skelly as Annie Moffat
- India Mullen as Belle Moffat
- Adrian Scarborough as Mr Davis
- Leah Temple-Lang as Jennie Snow
- Patrick Flannery as Soldier
- Fode Simbo as Bandaged Young Man
- Nelly Henrion as Estelle
- Felix Mackenzie-Barrow as Frank Vaughn
- Mei Bignall as Kate Vaughn
- Richard Pepple as Hairdresser
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 26, 2017 | December 28, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Christmas, 1861. The March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - and their mother Marmee prepare for Christmas without presents and without their father, a Union army chaplain away at war. Learning to appreciate the smaller things in life, the sisters strike up a friendship with their charming new neighbour Laurie and his tutor John Brooke. |
December 26, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As Marmee waits by her husband's sickbed in the army hospital, the March sisters must learn to cope without their parents. Meg is shocked and embarrassed to hear rumours circulating in society that Marmee is trying to marry her off to Laurie, and after an incident at Amy's school, Jo must take charge whilst trying to balance her family responsibilities and her writing. |
December 27, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A year has passed and the March family welcomes Meg's twins, yet Marmee and Jo are anxious as Beth's health and spirits flag. Aunt Carrol arrives with the opportunity for Jo to accompany her daughter on a tour of Europe, but dismayed by Jo's wild spirit, chooses the more refined Amy as a companion. |
December 28, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2017 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 20:00:00 |