Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Part 1 | 20201221 | By Charles Dickens
Kate Dickens tells the story of her father's final and unfinished novel, a fast-moving thriller set in the cathedral town of Cloisterham.
Edwin visits his fianc退 Rosa at Miss Twinkleton's Academy, but his gift of a pair of gloves for every one of her nineteen years is not as successful as he had hoped. In an opium den near London's docks, Princess Puffer teases secrets from Edwin's uncle, John Jasper.
Kate Dicken |
| 02 | Part 2 | 20201222 | By Charles Dickens
Newly arrived from Ceylon, orphan twins Neville and Helena Landless arrive in Cloisterham. Helena makes firm friends with Rosa, but Neville, lodging with Reverend Crisparkle, clashes with Edwin.
Kate Dicken |
| 03 | Part 3 | 20201223 | By Charles Dickens
Mr Grewgious visits his ward, Rosa, to discuss the terms of her forthcoming marriage to Edwin, while stone mason Durdles takes John Jasper on a tour of the Cathedral crypt and tower.
Kate Dicken |
| 04 | Part 4 | 20201224 | By Charles Dickens
Edwin and Rosa come to a decision which will change their lives, while Neville Landless confides in his sister that he has fallen in love. And Edwin meets a mysterious stranger who appears to be on the trail of John Jasper.
Kate Dicken |
| 05 | Part 5 | 20201225 | By Charles Dickens
It is Christmas Eve in Cloisterham, and Edwin and Neville appear to have resolved their differences with John Jasper. But on Christmas morning the whole town learns that Edwin has disappeared. If a violent crime has been committed they think they know who is to blame.
Kate Dicken |
| 06 | Part 6 | 20201228 | By Charles Dickens
Rosa has an upsetting meeting with John Jasper, while a mysterious white-haired gentleman appears in Cloisterham and forms an alliance with young Deputy Winks.
Kate Dicken |
| 07 | Part 7 | 20201229 | By Charles Dickens
Rosa has left for London where she is looked after by Mr Grewgious, while Dick Datchery continues his investigation in Cloisterham.
Kate Dicken |
| 08 | Part 8 | 20201230 | By Charles Dickens
Princess Puffer overhears Jasper talking in an opium daze, and turns up in Cloisterham to spy on him, where she falls into a trap.
Kate Dicken |
| 09 | Part 9 | 20201231 | By Charles Dickens
Neville learns the truth of Rosa's meeting with Jasper, while Dick Datchery and Deputy make an alarming find in the cathedral crypt.
Kate Dicken |
| 10 | Part 10 | 20210101 | By Charles Dickens
Jasper's plans come to a head as the climax to the story is played out at the top of the cathedral tower.
Kate Dicken |