Series

Great Expectations

19991h 23m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Tony Marchant
Release date: 1999-04-12
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: BBC Two
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: GBH

About Great Expectations

Great Expectations is a 1999 web series in the Drama genre, created by Tony Marchant, starring Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell and Charlotte Rampling. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on BBC Two. Below you can see where to watch Great Expectations in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.

Seasons (1)

Season 12 eps · 1999

Cast

Ioan Gruffudd

Pip

Justine Waddell

Estella

Charlotte Rampling

Miss Havisham

Laura Aikman

Young Biddy

Nicholas Blane

Blane Wopsle

Selina Cadell

Sarah Pocket

Jo Cameron Brown

Miss Skiffins

Emma Cunniffe

Biddy

Tony Curran

Orlick

Laurence Dobiesz

Young Herbert

Leo Dolan

Sheriff's Officer

Sarah Durham

Maid

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookminiseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Great Expectations in Japan?+

Great Expectations is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Great Expectations on Netflix?+

Great Expectations is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?+

Great Expectations has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations stars Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman and Nicholas Blane.

When did Great Expectations come out?+

Great Expectations is a 1999 web series created by Tony Marchant.

What genre is Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations is Drama series.

Who created Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations was created by Tony Marchant.