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DRAMA . 1985 . 1 Season . 6.0/10

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"BY CHARLES DICKENS"

Bleak House is BBC television drama first broadcast in 1985. The serial was adapted by Arthur Hopcraft from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House and it was the second adaptation by the BBC.

Network BBC Two
Episodes 8
6.0/10
Rating
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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BY CHARLES DICKENS

Bleak House is BBC television drama first broadcast in 1985. The serial was adapted by Arthur Hopcraft from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House and it was the second adaptation by the BBC.

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Overview
Bleak House has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 1985.
Cast
Denholm Elliott stars as John Jarndyce in Bleak House.
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Year context
Bleak House first aired 41 years ago in 1985.

SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
8
Episodes
Ended
Status

NETWORKS (1)

BBC Two

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Rating
6.0/10 (7 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Bleak House about?
Bleak House is BBC television drama first broadcast in 1985. The serial was adapted by Arthur Hopcraft from Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House and it was the second adaptation by the BBC.
How many seasons does Bleak House have?
Bleak House has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who stars in Bleak House?
The cast of Bleak House includes Denholm Elliott, Suzanne Burden, Jonathan Moore.
What is the rating of Bleak House?
Bleak House has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
Is Bleak House still running?
Bleak House has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Drama
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