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A terrifying encounter on the marshes with an escaped convict and a summons from the mysterious Miss Havisham change orphan Pip's life forever. He dares to believe he might be destined for a future beyond the marshes - a future linked to that of the beautiful Estella.

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Mon 15 Mar 2021 14:00
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  • Martin Phipps

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Producer George Ormond
Director Brian Kirk
Writer Sarah Phelps
Abel Magwitch Ray Winstone
Miss Havisham Gillian Anderson
Jaggers David Suchet
Pip Douglas Booth
Young Pip Oscar Kennedy
Joe Gargery Shaun Dooley
Dolge Orlick Jack Roth
Mrs Joe Claire Rushbrook
Pumblechook Mark Addy
Compeyson Paul Rhys
Sergeant Charlie Creed-Miles
Hannah Mary Roscoe
Young Estella Izzy Meikle-Small
Mr Pocket Andrew Bone
Mrs Pocket Abigail Bond
Young Herbert Eros Vlahos
Estella Vanessa Kirby

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