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Little Dorrit adapts Charles Dickens’s 19th-century novel into a 2008 British miniseries. The production, overseen by screenwriters Andrew Davies and directors including Adam Smith, Dearbhla Walsh, and Diarmuid Lawrence, presents the story of Amy Dorrit and her family. It is based on the original serial publication from 1855-1857.
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Little Dorrit ranks #309 of 3920 in the Tv Show ranking, behind Cheers, ahead of The Studio.
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How many episodes are in the 2008 Little Dorrit miniseries?
The BBC version has 14 episodes in its original UK broadcast form. It opened with a longer episode, continued with half-hour installments, and ended with a longer finale.
Who plays Amy Dorrit and Arthur Clennam?
Claire Foy plays Amy Dorrit, and Matthew Macfadyen plays Arthur Clennam. The cast also includes Tom Courtenay as William Dorrit and Andy Serkis as Rigaud.
Which Charles Dickens novel does Little Dorrit adapt?
It adapts Dickens's Little Dorrit, which was originally serialized from 1855 to 1857. The story centers on debt, inheritance, bureaucracy, and the Marshalsea debtors' prison.
Did the 2008 Little Dorrit win major TV awards?
Yes. The BBC and WGBH production won seven Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries.
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