Bleak House is the first BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. It was adapted by Constance Cox as an eleven-part series of half-hour episodes first transmitted from 16 October 1959. It stars Andrew Cruickshank in the role of John Jarndyce, Diana Fairfax as Esther Summerson and Colin Jeavons as Richard Carstone. The complete series still exists.
WriterConstance Cox
Episode 1
Oct 16, 1959
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Episode 2
Oct 23, 1959
In which we touch upon a secret.
Episode 3
Oct 30, 1959
In which Richard chooses a career and Mr. Guppy suffers a setback.
Episode 4
Nov 6, 1959
In which Lady Dedlock makes a journey and Mr. Jarndyce a disclosure.
Episode 5
Nov 13, 1959
In which friends fall out and investigations are pursued.
Episode 6
Nov 20, 1959
In which several threats are made.
Episode 7
Nov 27, 1959
In which Jo moves on and disaster comes to Bleak House.
Episode 8
Dec 4, 1959
In which Miss Flite makes a disclosure and Mr. Tulkinghorn shows his hand.
Episode 9
Dec 11, 1959
In which Mr. Tulkinghorn receives three warnings.
Episode 10
Dec 18, 1959
In which Mr. Bucket takes a hand.
Episode 11
Dec 25, 1959
In which there is some tragedy and much happiness.
