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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.

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How throwing a stick to your dog could be putting their life at risk

All across the world right now, dog owners are currently playing a game of fetch with their four-legged friends. Many are using a stick, but that's something vets say is placing dogs' lives at risk.

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The week in TV: Succession; Great Expectations; The Power; Wellmania – review

Don’t be fooled by the subdued return of the raging Roys; Olivia Colman gives Miss Havisham her mojo back; and Toni Collette heads a gripping adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s sci-fi bestseller

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TV Tonight: Our highlights for Sunday, April 2

Great Expectations is just one of the gems on TV tonight.

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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 viewers HATED one thing about the show

Great Expectations had the viewers all saying the same thing about the adaptation

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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

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BBC Great Expectations viewers hit out at new adaptation just minutes into first episode

The Oliva Colman-led series is the 18th adaptation of Dickens' classic novel, and the second BBC retelling in 10 years

Bristol Post

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

Wales Online

Great Expectations cast: who's who in the Steven Knight adaptation

The Great Expectations cast features some huge stars. Here are all the major players in the new BBC series.

WhatToWatch

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.

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Britain's most unwanted dog hasn't had a home in 3 years after being left at shelter

Six-year-old Pointer Pip is described as a playful pooch who loves charging around after toys and cuddles but RSPCA staff have struggled to find her a new forever home

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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Adapt and survive: why Dickens still endures on page, stage and screen

The new version of Great Expectations is the BBC’s seventh, while A Christmas Carol is the most adapted English classic ever. What is it about these stories that keeps us wanting more?

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

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

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Larsa Pippen Dropped Candid Details About Sex Life With Ex-Husband Scottie Pippen, And Shannon Sharpe Responded With A NSFW Joke

Larsa Pippen got honest about her sex life with Scottie Pippen, and Shannon Sharpe dropped a joke about it.

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Evening Standard

Great Expectations: the best (and worst) adaptations of Charles Dickens' 1861 classic novel

With at least 28 adaptations of the classic novel since 1917, we compile a list of the best and the worst for you

Evening Standard

Great Expectations: new BBC drama starring Olivia Colman gets release date

The six-part series has been created by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.

Daily Record

'Happy, healthy' little girl dies just hours after complaining of belly ache

Milly-Rose Stirrup, six, was off school with a bug but was otherwise fit and healthy, eating an ice lolly and playing on her Nintendo the day before she passed away.

Wales Online

'Our little girl said she had a belly ache - hours later she was dead'

Milly-Rose had seemingly been a healthy little girl just a day before

Manchester Evening News

'Our happy, healthy daughter told us her belly hurt... twelve hours later we'd lost her forever'

'We woke up in the morning expecting her to still be in her bed'

Daily Mirror

Phillip Schofield 3 years after coming out - new pals, 'boyfriend' joke and divorce latest

Phillip Schofield bravely came out as gay after 27 years of marriage to wife Stephanie, and has since rebuilt his life with a plush bachelor pad

Daily Mirror

Olivia Colman unrecognisable with yellow teeth and white hair ahead of new TV role

Olivia Colman looks a world away from her days as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, as her new role as Miss Havisham in the BBC's Great Expectations drama sees her don a rotting wedding dress and yellow teeth

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