Dickensian intertwines the realm of fictional characters in Charles Dickens’ novels—including Scrooge, Fagin and Miss Havisham—in half-hour episodes, as their lives intertwine in 19th century London. The Old Curiosity Shop sits next door to The Three Cripples Pub, while Fagin’s Den is hidden down a murky alley off a bustling Victorian street.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 20 episodes
S1 E1Episode 1
Dec 26, 20157.730 min
It’s Christmas Eve and Jacob Marley is ruthlessly pursuing his debtors, including Little Nell’s dying grandad at the Old Curiosity Shop. Meanwhile a young Miss Havisham has come into a fortune.
S1 E2Episode 2
Dec 26, 201530 min
The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations, and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House, Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again.
S1 E3Episode 3
Dec 27, 20155.630 min
Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead, he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes - could his wooden cosh hold a valuable clue? Frances sees a way of scuppering her sister's pla
S1 E4Episode 4
Dec 27, 201530 min
At the Havisham New Year's party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope it might be more.
S1 E5Episode 5
Jan 1, 201630 min
Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him, and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.
S1 E6Episode 6
Jan 6, 201630 min
Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding, but the evidence is stacked against him. Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.
Starring
Alexandra Moen
Frances Barbary
Ned Dennehy
Ebenezer Scrooge
Stephen Rea
Inspector Bucket
Pauline Collins
Mrs Gamp
Peter Firth
Jacob Marley
Phoebe Dynevor
Martha Cratchit
Omid Djalili
Mr Venus
- Z
Zaak Conway
Tim Cratchit
Joseph Quinn
Arthur Havisham
Tuppence Middleton
Amelia Havisham
Sophie Rundle
Honoria Barbary
Tom Weston-Jones
Meriweather Compeyson
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Dickensian?
- Dickensian is streaming on Hoopla, Peacock Premium, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Dickensian are there?
- Dickensian has 1 season and 20 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Dickensian?
- Dickensian has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 21, 2016.
- Who stars in Dickensian?
- Dickensian stars Alexandra Moen, Ned Dennehy, Stephen Rea, Pauline Collins, Peter Firth.
