Dickensian stars Stephen Rea as Inspector Bucket, Tuppence Middleton as Amelia Havisham, and Peter Firth as Jacob Marley, weaving a gritty origin story of Charles Dickens’ iconic characters.
Main cast
- Inspector BucketStephen ReaMain
- Amelia HavishamTuppence MiddletonMain
- Jacob MarleyPeter FirthMain
- CompeysonTom Weston-JonesMain
- FaginAnton LesserMain
- Ebenezer ScroogeNed DennehyMain
Supporting cast
- Honoria Barbary / Lady DedlockSophie RundleSupp
- Arthur HavishamJoseph QuinnSupp
- Bill SikesMark StanleySupp
- NancyBethany MuirSupp
- Bob CratchitRobert WilfortSupp
- Miss MerdleAnna ChancellorSupp
Guest & voice
- JaggersJohn HeffernanGuest
- Mrs. GampPauline CollinsGuest
- Silas WeggOwen OakeshottGuest
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About this cast
Dickensian is a 2015 BBC period drama that imagines a shared universe for Charles Dickens’ beloved characters, exploring their backstories before the events of the novels. The series centres on the murder of Jacob Marley, which embroils Inspector Bucket, the young Miss Havisham, and a web of interconnected denizens of Victorian London.
FAQs
Who plays Inspector Bucket in Dickensian?
Inspector Bucket is played by Stephen Rea.
Who plays Amelia Havisham in Dickensian?
Amelia Havisham is played by Tuppence Middleton.
How many episodes of Dickensian are there?
Dickensian ran for one series of 20 episodes.
Where was Dickensian filmed?
The series was filmed at BBC Elstree Centre and on location in London.
Is Dickensian a crossover of all Charles Dickens stories?
Yes, the series brings together characters from various Dickens novels, such as Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, into a single narrative.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026