Bleak House (2005)
Bleak House is a 2005 drama series. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson and Carey Mulligan.
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.
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What is Bleak House about?
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.
When was Bleak House released?
Bleak House was released on 27 October 2005.
How many episodes does Bleak House have?
Bleak House has 15 episodes across 1 seasons.
Where can I watch Bleak House?
Bleak House is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Hulu.
Where to watch Bleak House
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Hulu, Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
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Cast
- Anna Maxwell Martin as Esther Summerson
- Denis Lawson as John Jarndyce
- Carey Mulligan as Ada Clare
- Gillian Anderson as Lady Dedlock
- Charles Dance as Mr. Tulkinghorn
- Patrick Kennedy as Richard Carstone
- Richard Harrington as Allan Woodcourt
- Natalie Press as Caddy Jellyby
- Burn Gorman as William Guppy
- Tom Georgeson as Clamb
- Timothy West as Sir Leicester Dedlock
- Hugo Speer as Sergeant George
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