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BBC iPlayer boasts a plethora of excellent shows that we are familiar with, but some have flown under the radar, despite being incredibly entertaining.

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The series combines adaptations of a number of classic novels for a unique murder mystery

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A period drama based on one of Charles Dickens' most renowned novels has been branded outstanding by BBC viewers

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We all know the story of Charles Dickens - the man who created some of the great characters in English literature.

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It would be insane, deluded and monumentally arrogant to assume you could re-write Charles Dickens.... so step forward the BBC, writes Paul Baldwin.

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BBC aired the last episode of the adaptation of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations on Sunday evening, but fans were left outraged when they realised the ending scene had been changed from the original book ending.

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A new Express.co.uk poll has found 85 percent of readers think that the BBC's adaptation of Charles Dickens's 19th-century novel Great Expectations is too woke.

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Great Expectations has been adapted by Steven Knight for the BBC and continues with episode three as Pip is given a brutal introduction to working for Mr Jaggers.

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Great Expectations viewers are keen to know more about actor Ashley Thomas, who is behind the evil lawyer Mr Jaggers in the BBC's new adaptation of the Charles Dickens series.

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BBC's Great Expectations continues this evening with new characters joining the cast - here's a look at the actor behind Mr Drummle and some of the other newcomers.

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