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Great Expectations: why it's not historically inaccurate for a Dickens character to be black

A new BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations by British screenwriter Stephen Knight has hit screens across Britain, to immediate controversy from some viewers who criticised the colour-blind casting that involved non-white actors playing important characters.

The Conversation

Nick Knowles blasts BBC show for screening explicit spanking scene

BBC drama series Great Expectations has been dividing viewer opinion - with Nick Knowles making his thoughts on the much-talked about show crystal clear following his outburst on social media amid the drama surrounding the latest episode

Daily Mirror

Great Expectations viewers fuming over 'spanking' scenes which would 'anger' Dickens

The BBC’s adaptation has received mixed reviews since it aired last night, with the next episode set to continue on Sunday at 9pm

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Gogglebox fans stunned as Abbie and Georgia don't know who Charles Dickens is

Fans instantly jumped to social media to share their thoughts

Bristol Post

Gogglebox viewers divided by Abbie and Georgia’s Charles Dickens admission

‘I don’t know where to begin,’ one ‘despaired’ viewer said

The Independent UK

Gogglebox viewers stunned as Abbie and Georgia struggle with title of famous book

Fans took to social media to question how the duo didn't know who Charles Dickens was

Chronicle Live

Gogglebox fans fume as Abbie and Georgia struggle with the title of very famous book

Gogglebox stars watched the new adaptation of Great Expectations on Friday's episode of the Channel 4 show, with two stars struggling with the knowledge on famous author Charles Dickens

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The alluring rot of "Great Expectations"

Salon talks to the Oscar winner and screenwriter Steven Knight about their darker version of Charles Dickens' novel

Salon

'Great Expectations' review: A dismal remodel of a Charles Dickens tale

FX, in partnership with the BBC, has made a dreary, dismal and not very Dickensian miniseries out of Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations." And while that seems to be in some measure the point, it is, all the same, dreary and dismal and does not count so much as an adaptation…

Los Angeles Times

BBC's Great Expectations: Viewers question why another remake is made as show receives lukewarm reception

Some viewers are not impressed with the new version of Great Expectations on BBC One

Wales Online

Great Expectations review: Even with the infusion of sex and violence, it’s hard to feel excited about this new take on Dickens

The desire to sex up Victoriana is predictable and lazy, and demonstrates an odd lack of imagination

The Independent UK

Great Expectations review – Olivia Colman is mesmerisingly sinister

The Oscar winner is so good that the rest of this adaptation from the Peaky Blinders creator feels like filler. But do we really need yet another take on Dickens’ novel?

The Guardian - UK

Great Expectations Cast: Where You've Seen The Stars Of FX's Charles Dickens-Based TV Show

The Great Expectations cast should make this miniseries adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic worth a look.

Cinemablend

How many episodes of Great Expectations are there on BBC One?

Great Expectations will be brought to life as a new BBC One drama

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How to watch Great Expectations: live stream the 2023 Dickens adaptation for free online

Steven Knight's BBC adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel stars Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham. Here's how to watch Great Expectations free online – and from anywhere.

WhatToWatch

Great Expectations star Fionn Whitehead on what makes this adaptation special

Great Expectations — Fionn Whitehead and Shalom Brune-Franklin reveal all about starring in a new take on Charles Dickens’ iconic novel.

Nottingham Post

Review: Unexpected Twist at The Theatre Royal Nottingham

The entire cast was amazingly talented and there was a chance for everyone to show off their beautiful voices

Daily Mirror

Dickens would be 'horrified' to see poverty levels in modern-day Britain, says relative

Writer's great-great-great-granddaughter believes it's a relevant time for people to appreciate the story told in Great Expectations ahead of new adaptation

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Wales Online

BBC Great Expectations 2023 start time, cast list, plot, locations and how many episodes

Steven Knight's new Dickens adaptation brings the classic tale to life with a star-studded cast list including Olivia Colman, Shalom Brune-Franklin and Welsh actor Trystan Gravelle

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: while Jon Snow enjoys late parenthood, I’m in survival mode

Plus, a fresh perspective on the origin of time, Lord Pannick cracks, and happiness is a life lived in Finland

The Guardian - UK

A tale of too many remakes: why we never need to see a Dickens novel on TV ever again

The BBC is about to screen yet another adaptation of Great Expectations – and enough is enough. It’s time they focused on new stories, rather than constantly making the same show

Tom’s Guide

7 new shows and movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu (March 24-26)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend, including Succession, Yellowjackets and Great Expectations.

The Independent UK

Great Expectations review: Even with the infusion of sex and violence, it’s hard to feel excited about this new take on Dickens

The desire to sex up Victoriana is predictable and lazy, and demonstrates an odd lack of imagination

Daily Mirror

Expectations are Great for Peaky Blinders-style take on Dickens classic

Olivia Colman stars as Miss Havisham in the new TV adaptation by Steven Knight - and her famous character is shown as an opium addict

WhatToWatch

Great Expectations with Olivia Colman: next episode, release date, cast, who's who, plot, trailer, interviews and all about the new Dickens adaptation

Great Expectations on BBC1 and FX on Hulu sees Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham and Fionn Whitehead playing Pip in a new adaptation by the Peaky Blinders writer.

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