great expectations

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Doing a one woman show of "Great Expectations," that was the chance to play all those characters.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2023

"Great Expectations" extends his vision of what he considers to be a more honest gaze at Victorian England he captured in 2017's "Taboo."

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023

In Olivia's view, Dickens' ideas about wealth, poverty and class in Great Expectations are still "extraordinarily relevant" and "really poignant".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

In 2012, he appeared in Mike Newell's film of Great Expectations as Mr Jaggers, the lawyer who looks after Pip's affairs.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2022

"Great Expectations," Matilda read, "by Charles Dickens. I'd love to try it."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl