Bleak House (1959)
Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959. It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson and Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone. The complete series still exists.
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Andrew Cruickshank
John Jarndyce
Diana Fairfax
Esther Summerson
Colin Jeavons
Richard Carstone
Anne Blake
Mrs. Rachael
Elizabeth Shepherd
Ada Clare
Iris Russell
Lady Honoria Dedlock
Timothy Bateson
William Guppy
John Phillips
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Jerome Willis
Allan Woodcourt
FAQ about Bleak House
What is Bleak House about?
Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959.
It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax…
When was Bleak House released?
Bleak House was released in 1959.
What genres does Bleak House belong to?
Bleak House is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Bleak House?
The cast of Bleak House includes Andrew Cruickshank, Diana Fairfax, Colin Jeavons, Anne Blake, Elizabeth Shepherd.
How many seasons of Bleak House are there?
Bleak House has 1 season(s) and 11 episodes.