Bleak House

Bleak House

ENDED1 Seasons15 Episodes8.1
NetworkBBC One
First AiredOct 27, 2005
Last AiredDec 16, 2005
GenreDrama
Runtime55 min

The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.

Cast

Anna Maxwell Martin
Anna Maxwell Martin
Esther Summerson
Denis Lawson
Denis Lawson
John Jarndyce
Carey Mulligan
Carey Mulligan
Ada Clare
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Anderson
Lady Dedlock
Charles Dance
Charles Dance
Mr. Tulkinghorn
Patrick Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy
Richard Carstone
Richard Harrington
Richard Harrington
Allan Woodcourt
Natalie Press
Natalie Press
Caddy Jellyby
Burn Gorman
Burn Gorman
William Guppy

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 15 episodes

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Episode 1
E1Episode 1
Oct 27, 200558m7.8
Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. Both are caught up in the infamous suit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which brings nothing but ruin and despair to all it touches. Esther, Richard and Ada are sent to live at Bleak House, where they receive a friendly welcome from their rich guardian John Jarndyce.
Episode 2
E2Episode 2
Oct 28, 200529m7.8
Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. A young crossing sweeper, Jo, may hold a key to the mystery. Krook discovers evidence in Nemo's room which could provide a crucial clue. Richard and Ada plan their engagement, but receive an unexpected setback. And as Richard begins a career in medicine, Esther meets an attractive young doctor called Allan Woodcourt.
Episode 3
E3Episode 3
Nov 3, 200529m7.8
As Tulkinghorn edges closer to the truth, Lady Dedlock puts her reputation at risk when she pays an undercover visit to Nemo's former haunts. John Jarndyce finds himself increasingly attracted to Esther, but Richard makes an announcement which causes him dismay. And Woodcourt has news that comes as a terrible blow to Esther.
Episode 4
E4Episode 4
Nov 4, 200529m8.2
A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Legal clerk Guppy, still besotted with Esther, discovers surprising new information about her past and decides to dig deeper still. And Lady Dedlock's secret is far from safe, as Tulkinghorn stumbles across a lead which could destroy her reputation forever.
Episode 5
E5Episode 5
Nov 10, 200529m8.0
Richard's inability to settle causes a rift with John Jarndyce, much to Ada's dismay. Tulkinghorn finally unearths the possible identity of the mysterious Nemo. Nemo's old friend Sergeant George has the evidence he needs to prove it and Tulkinghorn will stop at nothing to force George to hand it over. But George has even more problems when Gridley turns up on his doorstep, on the run from the law and infected with the fever.
Episode 6
E6Episode 6
Nov 11, 200529m8.2
George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure. Guppy makes a discovery about Esther which shocks Lady Dedlock to the core. Esther and Jarndyce take in Jo the crossing sweeper, who is seriously ill and on the run from Tulkinghorn's men. But their kindness produces an unexpected result.
Episode 7
E7Episode 7
Nov 17, 200529m9.0
George has to make an impossible decision when Tulkinghorn and Smallweed turn up the heat on his debts. Guppy's quest for information takes him back to Krook's shop, with explosive results. Jarndyce is beside himself when tragedy strikes Bleak House.
Episode 8
E8Episode 8
Nov 24, 200529m9.0
Tulkinghorn is now close to piecing together Lady Dedlock's secret. Esther struggles to come to terms with the terrible blow she has been dealt. Jarndyce agonises over whether to keep his own feelings for Esther concealed. Lady Dedlock tells Esther something that will change her life for ever.
Episode 9
E9Episode 9
Nov 25, 200529m8.7
Esther is shattered by Lady Dedlock's revelation. Richard's obsession with the Jarndyce case has grown to worrying proportions. Guppy puts himself at risk when he gets in the way of Tulkinghorn's enquiries. And Tulkinghorn at last has cast iron proof of Lady Dedlock's guilt, and issues her with a terrible ultimatum.
Episode 10
E10Episode 10
Dec 1, 200529m9.3
Tulkinghorn believes Lady Dedlock is in his power, but she continues to defy him. George's anger knows no bounds when Tulkinghorn breaks his promise and leaves him in financial ruin. And a marriage proposal surprises Esther - but is it from the right man?
Episode 11
E11Episode 11
Dec 2, 200529m9.3
Richard is in dire straits but Ada and Esther may be too late to help him. An unexpected meeting with Woodcourt raises uncomfortable questions for Esther. Jo the crossing sweeper is critically ill, and despite Woodcourt's best attempts it is a matter of life and death. Tulkinghorn discovers Lady Dedlock's defiance with disastrous consequences.
Episode 12
E12Episode 12
Dec 8, 200529m8.7
Esther's feelings for Woodcourt grow stronger despite her best intentions. Inspector Bucket begins his murder investigation with no shortage of suspects. An early arrest appears to wrap the case up quickly, but a spate of poison pen letters suggests that all is not as it seems.
Episode 13
E13Episode 13
Dec 9, 200529m9.0
Richard and Ada's news causes great concern for Esther and Jarndyce. Inspector Bucket's investigation gathers steam when he tracks down the mysterious letter writer. As evidence mounts against Lady Dedlock, Bucket sets a trap for the killer - with astonishing results.
Episode 14
E14Episode 14
Dec 15, 200529m9.0
As Bucket wraps up his investigation, there's yet more trouble for Lady Dedlock in the shape of the evil moneylender Smallweed, who has evidence of her secret past and intends to use it. Cornered and desperate, Lady Dedlock makes a terrible decision.
Episode 15
E15Episode 15
Dec 16, 200529m8.7
Richard's obsession with Chancery has left him desperately ill. Ada is pregnant but worries Richard will not live to see the child. When Woodcourt proposes marriage, Esther is torn between her love for him and her commitment to Jarndyce. The impossible finally happens - a result in Chancery - but it's one that will astound everybody.

About Bleak House

Bleak House is a drama series on BBC One. The show first aired on Oct 27, 2005 and currently has 1 season and 15 episodes. Bleak House has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 58 votes. The cast includes Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, Carey Mulligan, Gillian Anderson, Charles Dance.

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