Masterpiece: Little Dorrit CONTINUES on PBS

Don’t miss episode three of Little Dorrit this Sunday, April 12th, on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. Schemes and secrets are the order of the day, but when fate intervenes, an enormous surprise awaits. Schedule Archive Learn Book & Film Club Connect Shop Subscribe Little Dorrit Home Synopsis Cast and Credits Characters Cast and Crew Interviews Slideshow: Davies on Characters A Scholar on Little Dorrit Watch Online Charles Dickens Home Dickens Biography Dickens Resources Airing March 29 – April 26, 2009 on PBS Check local listings Amy Dorrit’s (Claire Foy) gentle spirit has never been dampened by the confining walls of the Marshalsea … Continue reading

Masterpiece: Little Dorrit CONTINUES on PBS

Little Dorrit continues this Sunday, April 5, on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. Romance and heartbreak are in the air as John Chivery proposes to Amy and Arthur Clennam’s attention turns to Pet Meagles. Catch Up on Little DorritMissed episode one or want to see it again? For a limited time, view it online or read the synopsis and see brief catch-up video. Ask the ExpertMasterpiece and BN.com give you access to Masterpiece Editor Erin Delaney. Post your questions now, and look for her answers March 30 – April 3. My Source: This e-mail is available in text and HTML versions. To subscribe, … Continue reading

Masterpiece: Little Dorrit on PBS

Schedule Archive Learn Book & Film Club Connect Shop Subscribe Little Dorrit Home Synopsis Cast and Credits Characters Cast and Crew Interviews A Scholar on Little Dorrit Watch Online Charles Dickens Home Dickens Biography Dickens Resources Airing March 29 – April 26, 2009 on PBS Check local listings Amy Dorrit’s (Claire Foy) gentle spirit has never been dampened by the confining walls of the Marshalsea Prison she’s lived in her whole life. Despite the dark shadow of debtor’s prison, Amy lovingly cares for her father William Dorrit (Tom Courtenay), the longest serving inmate. A possibly redemptive light unexpectedly shines in … Continue reading

Masterpice: David Copperfield

Schedule Archive Learn Book & Film Club Connect Shop Subscribe David Copperfield Home Synopsis Characters Cast and Credits Radcliffe & McKellen Interview Watch Online Charles Dickens Home Dickens Biography Dickens Resources Airing March, 2009 on PBS Check local listings As an aspiring writer, young David Copperfield (Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter films) could never have dreamed up a life story as epic as the one he was about to live. Born to a loving mother, Copperfield has a turbulent childhood at the hands of a cruel stepfather, followed by a rough education in real life at Mr. Creakle’s school. Yet, Copperfield … Continue reading

Masterpiece Theater on PBS 2009 Winter & Spring Schedule

Masterpiece Classic This winter and spring, Masterpiece classic returns with signature period dramas, hosted by Laura Linney. January 4-11, 2009 Tess of the d’Urbervilles Two 120 minute episodes; TV-14 Violated by one man, forsaken by another, Tess Durbeyfield is the spirited heroine of Thomas Hardy’s story. Gemma Arterton (Quantum of Solace) stars as Tess, with Hans Matheson (Dr. Zhivago) as her seducer, Alec, and Eddie Redmayne as Angel, the idealistic man she loves. January 18-25, 2009 Wuthering Heights Two episodes (episode one 90 minutes, episode two 60 minutes); TV-PGA new adaptation of Emily Bronte’s haunting classic about the passionate spiritual … Continue reading