TV series
A classic tale reimagined.
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
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Episode 1
Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, has a chance encounter with escaped convict Magwitch that sets him on an unexpected path and into the clutches of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham, who shows him a dark world of possibilities.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Steven KnightGuest stars Chloe Lea, Tom Sweet
Episode 2
While Pip continues his education with Miss Havisham, he grows increasingly attached to her daughter Estella. In the city of London, the corrupt and powerful lawyer Mr. Jaggers gets a letter that will change Pip’s life forever.
Guest stars Shalom Brune-Franklin, Chloe Lea, Tom Sweet
Episode 3
Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip has a brutal introduction to London, working for Mr. Jaggers. Meanwhile Estella discovers a plan of Miss Havisham’s.
Guest stars Shalom Brune-Franklin
Episode 4
As London life begins to take its toll, Pip’s immoral work with Jaggers brings Estella back into this life.
Guest stars Shalom Brune-Franklin
Episode 5
Pip’s past comes back to haunt him as he wonders if he will ever take control of his own destiny.
Guest stars Shalom Brune-Franklin
Episode 6
As Pip and Jaggers’ plans come to a head, Miss Havisham finally comes face to face with her demons and Estella at last tries to break free after a family revelation.
Guest stars Shalom Brune-Franklin
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Olivia ColmanMiss Havisham
Fionn WhiteheadPip
Ashley ThomasJaggers
Johnny HarrisMagwitch
Hayley SquiresSara
Owen McDonnellJoe
Trystan GravelleCompeyson
Matt BerryMr. Pumblechuck
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