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Great Expectations (1989)

Synopsis
A version of Charles Dickens’ novel made for television, adapted by John Goldsmith and starring Anthony Hopkins as Magwitch.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
1999
Year of production
1989
Notes
Broadcast on ITV in 6 weekly parts, starting 21/7/91
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
Dickens, Charles (1812-1870); literature - English; television drama

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£16.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
312 minutes
Year
2003

Production Company

Name

Harlech Television

Name

Walt Disney Television

Distributor

Name

Acorn Media UK

Email
customerservices@acorndvd.com
Web
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Fax
020 7627 250
Address
55 Drury Lane
London
WC2B 5SQ
Notes
Founded in 1997, Acorn specialises in distributing archival television programmes, predominantly licensed from the BBC and ITV. Sale on DVD and Blu-Ray, in Region 2 PAL format, direct and via retail outlets.
 

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