Summary Half of London takes in interest in the long-running, complicated case of the inheritance of John Jarndyce Sr., a fortune disputed for generations in the Court of Chancery. The interests of orphaned juvenile relatives Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, wards of the court, are handled by attorney Kenge, hired by wealthy philanthropist John Jarndyce Jr., who even hired companion Esther Summerson and welcomes them in his fine home. Meanwhile sinister Mr. Tulkinghorn defends the interests of old Sir Leicester Dedlock and his younger wife, who has a secret past with destitute copyist and decorated veteran 'Nemo'.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Denis Lawson Carey Mulligan Gillian Anderson Anna Maxwell Martin
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Oct 26, 2005
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC PBS
Language : English
Filming locations : Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WGBH Deep Indigo Productions
Summary Half of London takes in interest in the long-running, complicated case of the inheritance of John Jarndyce Sr., a fortune disputed for generations in the Court of Chancery. The interests of orphaned juvenile relatives Richard Carstone and Ada Clare, wards of the court, are handled by attorney Kenge, hired by wealthy philanthropist John Jarndyce Jr., who even hired companion Esther Summerson and welcomes them in his fine home. Meanwhile sinister Mr. Tulkinghorn defends the interests of old Sir Leicester Dedlock and his younger wife, who has a secret past with destitute copyist and decorated veteran 'Nemo'.
Genres : Crime Drama
Release date : Oct 26, 2005
Countries of origin : United States United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC PBS
Language : English
Filming locations : Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WGBH Deep Indigo Productions
