Great Expectations(1999)
Great Expectations Synopsis
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.
Great Expectations (1999) is a drama series that premiered on April 12, 1999, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling and Laura Aikman. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1999-04-12
- Last aired:
- 1999-04-13
- Producers:
- Rebecca Eaton, Michael Wearing
Great Expectations Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ioan Gruffudd
as Pip
Justine Waddell
as Estella
Charlotte Rampling
as Miss Havisham
Laura Aikman
as Young Biddy
Nicholas Blane
as Blane Wopsle
Selina Cadell
as Sarah Pocket
- Jo Cameron Brown
Jo Cameron Brown
as Miss Skiffins
Emma Cunniffe
as Biddy
Tony Curran
as Orlick
Laurence Dobiesz
as Young Herbert
- Leo Dolan
Leo Dolan
as Sheriff's Officer
- Sarah Durham
Sarah Durham
as Maid
Key crew
Executive produced by Rebecca Eaton and Michael Wearing.
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Great Expectations Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Great Expectations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Great Expectations?
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Episodes of Great Expectations (1999) can be bought or rented from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
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Great Expectations has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 12, 1999.
Is Great Expectations still running?
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No. Great Expectations is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 13, 1999.
Who is in the cast of Great Expectations?
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Great Expectations (1999) stars Ioan Gruffudd, Justine Waddell, Charlotte Rampling, Laura Aikman and Nicholas Blane. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Great Expectations any good?
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Great Expectations (1999) is rated 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.