Season 1

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From the dark waters of Victorian London, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of crime and compassion in this adaptation by Sandy Welch. Poor Lizzie and her father eke out a living on the banks of the Thames until one day they recover a body that links them with another world - the world of dinner parties and the household of the Wilfers. As their lives intertwine a complex story of money and love emerges. Period drama starring Anna Friel, Keeley Hawes, Steven Mackintosh and Paul McGann.

1981 · 1h 25m

Starring Anna Friel, Timothy Spall, Keeley Hawes

Director Julian Farino

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

John Harmon's body is pulled from the Thames; Bella Wilfer goes into mourning.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Lizzie Hexam is courted by a dissolute barrister and a mentally-deranged schoolmaster.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

As the rivalry for Lizzie's hand in marriage intensifies, Lizzie flees.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

After having a brush with death via Headstone, Eugene decides to do the honorable thing with Lizzie.

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David Bradley

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Anna Friel

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Paul McGann

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Timothy Spall

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Keeley Hawes

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Steve Mackintosh

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Julian Farino

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From the dark waters of Victorian London, Charles Dickens weaves a tale of crime and compassion in this adaptation by Sandy Welch. Poor Lizzie and her father eke out a living on the banks of the Thames until one day they recover a body that links them with another world - the world of dinner parties and the household of the Wilfers. As their lives intertwine a complex story of money and love emerges. Period drama starring Anna Friel, Keeley Hawes, Steven Mackintosh and Paul McGann.

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