Dickensian
Season 1

s01e01 / Series 1, Episode 1

26th Dec '15 - 8:00pm
Series 1, Episode 1 Summary

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.

678 have watched this episode

s01e02 / Series 1, Episode 2

26th Dec '15 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 2 Summary

Christmas Day arrives and news of Jacob Marley's cuddle dampens the festivities, giving Inspector Bucket a new investigation to pursue. Meanwhile, at Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer makes another appearance.

596 have watched this episode

s01e03 / Series 1, Episode 3

27th Dec '15 - 8:00pm
Series 1, Episode 3 Summary

Bucket pays a visit to his old enemy Fagin, convinced the criminal had a part to play in the cuddle of Jacob Marley. The encounter sets him on the trail of Fagin's old partner in crime Bill Sikes, whose wooden cosh could provide the vital clue that will solve the case. Meanwhile, Frances comes up with an idea to ruin her sister's plans.

551 have watched this episode

s01e04 / Series 1, Episode 4

27th Dec '15 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 4 Summary

The Havishams throw a New Year's party. Amelia is delighted to be reunited with her brother Arthur, but is troubled when an unexpected guest joins the celebrations. Meanwhile, Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope that it may develop into something more.

544 have watched this episode

s01e05 / Series 1, Episode 5

1st Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 5 Summary

Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.

566 have watched this episode

s01e06 / Series 1, Episode 6

6th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 6 Summary

Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.

534 have watched this episode

s01e07 / Series 1, Episode 7

7th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 7 Summary

A potential rival at Satis House gives Compeyson cause for concern. When a drunken prank goes dangerously wrong, Arthur realises the lengths to which Compeyson will go to achieve his aims.

529 have watched this episode

s01e08 / Series 1, Episode 8

13th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 8 Summary

Compeyson realises Matthew is in love with Amelia and manipulatively tells him that he must continue his travels in America in order to win her love, while Bucket continues his investigation by turning his sights on Mr Barbary, who was seen with Marley on Christmas Eve. Elsewhere, Bill tries to take Nancy away from her work as a prostitute, but fails to meet Fagin's lofty price demands, and Mrs Gamp tells Silas a hair-raising story to persuade him not to live alone.

505 have watched this episode

s01e09 / Series 1, Episode 9

14th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 9 Summary

Edward Barbary is left facing financial ruin and the situation only gets worse Scrooge comes calling, demanding his loan be repaid. Amelia is devastated by the loss of Jip, but receives an unexpected visit from Compeyson, who gives her a present and makes a surprising declaration.

496 have watched this episode

s01e10 / Series 1, Episode 10

21st Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 10 Summary

Compeyson is officially courting Miss Havisham and, in order to seem a more credible suitor, he demands money from Arthur, who is forced to sell personal family items to obtain the money. Elsewhere, Honoria is determined to solve her father's debt problems and avoid an arranged marriage with Sir Leicester, while the Bumbles entertain Mr Gradgrind, and the Cratchits worry about Tiny Tim.

489 have watched this episode

s01e11 / Series 1, Episode 11

22nd Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 11 Summary

Honoria faces up to the reality of her father's desperate situation and what it means for her relationship with Captain Hawdon. Bucket's patience is rewarded when new evidence leads to a surprise discovery.

478 have watched this episode

s01e12 / Series 1, Episode 12

27th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 12 Summary

Compeyson comes closer to getting his hands on Amelia's inheritance when she invites him to the shareholders' meeting, confident she will need his assistance in running the business. Inspector Bucket makes a shocking discovery at Croucher's Warehouse, giving him enough evidence to arrest Fagin for the cuddle of Jacob Marley. Peter gives his savings to his mother after seeing her weep over Tim's poor health, and Mrs Gamp may have outstayed her welcome with Silas.

460 have watched this episode

s01e13 / Series 1, Episode 13

28th Jan '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 13 Summary

Amelia shares the news of her engagement with Arthur and Jaggers, who both warn her not to rush into things with Compeyson - but their words only make her more determined. Honoria comes to terms with letting Hawdon go, while Bucket is running out of reasons for keeping Fagin in prison.

456 have watched this episode

s01e14 / Series 1, Episode 14

4th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 14 Summary

The pressure is on Bucket when it looks like Dodger might risk the noose rather than betray Fagin. Frances tries to manage the situation Honoria has thrown them into and Compeyson offers Arthur a deal he can't refuse.

457 have watched this episode

s01e15 / Series 1, Episode 15

5th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 15 Summary

Bucket's detecting skills are called into question when another body is discovered and a new inspector arrives. Hawdon goes for promotion but makes a discovery about Frances which leaves Honoria devastated.

452 have watched this episode

s01e16 / Series 1, Episode 16

11th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 16 Summary

Honoria Barbary has gone into labour with her waters breaking just as she is planning to leave the family home. Edward Barbary isn't at home and even the maid has the day so she is only left with her older sister Frances to help her.

439 have watched this episode

s01e17 / Series 1, Episode 17

12th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 17 Summary

Inspector Bucket has been officially taken off the case investigating Jacob Marley but before he returns to his old station he is determined to have one last shot at solving the crime.

436 have watched this episode

s01e18 / Series 1, Episode 18

18th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 18 Summary

Inspector Bucket has identified Jacob Marley's hugger but faces a moral dilemma. Arthur Havisham is devastated - not only has he set his sister up with Compeyson, he can see no way of ever being reconciled with her. But then, out of the blue, his possible salvation arrives in the shape of Matthew Pocket, back from America and determined to prevent Amelia's wedding.

438 have watched this episode

s01e19 / Series 1, Episode 19

19th Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 19 Summary

As the final preparations are made for the Havisham wedding, Arthur and Matthew put their plan in place to stop the ceremony going ahead. While Arthur distracts Compeyson in the pub, Matthew arrives at Satis House with members of the brewery board. How will Compeyson react when he arrives? Meanwhile, Edward arranges for Sir Leicester to visit and Honoria knows she faces a difficult decision - one that affects her entire family.

434 have watched this episode

s01e20 / Series 1, Episode 20

21st Feb '16 - 8:30pm
Series 1, Episode 20 Summary

Arthur is determined to become the man his father always wanted him to be and he goes to see Fagin and acquires the services of Bill Sikes as he attempts to put an end to the wedding. Amelia Havisham is ready to get married but what cost will Compeyson's confession have on her heart? Dodger returns and runs into a cold and frightened boy thrown out by the Bumbles.

423 have watched this episode
Premium Upgrade
Share Visit
Share Visit