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Great Expectations•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.0/10 · 330 votesDec 27, 201160 min

Ranked #1 of 3 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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

Directed byBrian Kirk

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Cast9

Douglas Booth

Philip 'Pip' Pirrip

Jack Roth

Dolge Orlick

Ray Winstone

Abel Magwitch

David Suchet

Mr. Jaggers

Paul Rhys

Compeyson/Denby

Shaun Dooley

Joe Gargery

Gillian Anderson

Miss Havisham

Vanessa Kirby

Estella

Mark Addy

Mr. Pumblechook

Crew7

Brian Kirk

Director

Florian Hoffmeister

Director of Photography

Sarah Phelps

Screenplay

Andy Bradford

Stunt Coordinator

Stephen C Walsh

Stunts

Victoria Boydell

Editor

Guy Bensley

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Great Expectations season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 330 votes, ranking #1 of 3 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Brian Kirk, it aired on December 27, 2011.

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