Great Expectations Video Pack

Synopsis

Video-based teaching package based on the 1999 BBC adaptation of ‘Great Expectations’, which, in discussing the film, also studies Dickens himself, the nature of adaptation and the original novel. Also examines key social, historical and political elements including topics such as child abuse, the apprenticeship system, social class, expectations of women, and crime and the law. Also includes clips from four different adaptations: David Lean (1946), BBC (1958 and 1981), and Tony Marchant (BBC 1999).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Year of production

1999

Availability

out of distribution

Documentation

Accompanying 84-page viewer’s guide and teacher’s notes.

Subjects

English language and literature

Keywords

Dickens, Charles (1812-1870); history of the 19th century; social history; television drama

Distribution Formats

Type

VHS

Format

PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

120 minutes

Year

2004

Production Company

Name

BBC Education

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools External site opens in new window

Phone

020 8746 1111

Fax

020 8752 4398

Address

White City
201 Wood Lane
London
W12 7TS

Distributor

Name

BBC Education Production

Address

PO Box 20
Tonbridge
TN12 6WU