Mar 25, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger
PBS airs Dickens 'Little Dorrit' on Masterpiece
As PBS's "Masterpiece Classic" continues to roll out films based on the works of Charles Dickens, attention turns to one of the author's less popular works, "Little Dorrit." Beginning at 9 p.m. EDT Sunday and continuing for the next four Sundays, "Dorrit" tells a Dickens love story with the timely themes of chronic debt and financial collapse. Starring Matthew Macfadyen as Arthur Clennam
and newcomer Claire Foy as Amy Dorrit. Check your local listings on PBS for times/schedule. PBS Masterpiece Classics
Edit/Update 3/28/09: A great review of the series in the New York Times TV Review Section thanks Pat.
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Love Little Dorrit! Matthew & Claire are fabulous! I had to buy the DVD & book to finally figure out what the secrets were once and for all. Love it1
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Since: Apr 07
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Hi MFS! It is a wonderful Dickens story and thanks to Matthew I would've not been interested but now I am! Thanks for the post!
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Since: Apr 07
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PBS submits Little Dorrit for Emmy Consideration!!!
Woop Woop!! http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby... |
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Since: Jan 09
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Woop Woop indeed!!
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“I adore Matthew!” Since: Jul 08
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Excellent news Kathy, thanks for the information! I'm almost sure LD will be nominated for the Emmy's. It's a great story and it deserves the best!! |
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Since: Dec 08
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Yes, yes, yes!!! Very exciting news, Kathy! Thank you for sharing this with us. Oh, I do hope Little Dorrit receives a nomination....and wins!!! |
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Since: Jul 08
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In the meanwhile, I have been reading (and recently purchased) three Dickens novels- A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens' bloodiest novel), David Copperfield, and Oliver Twist. And all that with my reviews of the Little Dorrit novel and my rewriting of my Little Dorrit sequel. Busy, busy, busy!!
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Since: Apr 07
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I think it has a good chance, Nancy. Crossing everything! |
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Since: Dec 08
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I'm with you, Kathy....everything is crossed...and will remain so until we hear!! |
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Since: Jul 08
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If you're interested, I finished the series of summaries on the Little Dorrit novel I was working on in the Little Dorrit forum. A week later, I will give you the extra treat of summaries from the novel version of my Little Dorrit sequel (which will be interesting, since I haven't even finished this novel)
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Since: Apr 07
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Thanks Ms. Dickens;-) |
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Since: Jul 08
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You're welcome:>
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Since: Dec 08
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After seeing the other mini-series that have been submitted for consideration for the Emmy, I really think Little Dorrit has a wonderful chance for a nomination. The list for consideration in this category are:
The Color of Magic Generation Kill House of Saddam Knights of Bloodsteel The Last Templar Little Dorrit Maneater The list of Actors and Actresses submitted for consideration in those categories is LONG, including Kevin Bacon, Kenneth Branagh, Brendan Gleeson, Kevin Kline, our MATTHEW (OF COURSE!), Ian McKellan, Matthew Modine, Jonathan Pryce, Kiefer Sutherland, Noah Wylie, Alexander Skarsgard..just to name a few of the actors. And for the actresses....Kathy Baker, Drew Barrymore, CLAIRE FOY (YAY!!), Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, Anna Paquin, Uma Thurman, Sigourney Weaver, Lesley Ann Warren, Mira Sorvino, Mena Suvari....just to name a few. I never knew just how many actors and actresses names are submitted for consideration...it's overwhelming really! Of course, Tom Courtenay and Andy Serkis have been submitted for consideration for Best Supporting Actor in a Mini-series. And, Judy Parfitt for Best Supporting Actress in a mini-series. I have my fingers (and everything else, Kathy! LOL!)crossed in hopes of nominations in all of these categories...it would be wonderful..and well deserved! Here's hoping....!!! |
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“I adore Matthew!” Since: Jul 08
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Thank you Nancy for all this information! So happy Matthew, Claire and Little Dorrit are nominated...yay!!!! I'm with you, my fingers are doubled crossed!!!! |
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Since: Apr 07
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Yep, Nancy, I am looking forward Thursday, July 16 when the noms will be announced! I believe that Dorrit has more than a good chance of being nominated and so does Matthew!! I think Masterpiece has done an excellent job with showcasing it and of course it was highly regarded by viewers!!! Go Matthtew!!!!!!;-) |
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“I adore Matthew!” Since: Jul 08
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Since: Dec 08
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It's wonderful that Variety featured Little Dorrit with this article. Surely LD, Matthew, Claire, Andy, Tom and Judy will get nominations! Thanks for the link, Celena!! |
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“I adore Matthew!” Since: Jul 08
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You are welcome Nancy! I'm sure they will get nominations and if luck is by their side they will win too,they deserved it. Having my fingers crossed, LOL! |
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Since: Jul 08
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Just returned to Topix today. Topix has been rather evil to me the past few months. Like if I was missed...
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Since: Apr 07
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You must be mistaken lady arthur...just us sweet 'lil MM fans here!;-) btw, you are going to watch the Emmy's Sunday evening, eh? |
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