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PBS airs Dickens 'Little Dorrit' on Masterpiece

I made a mistake. Only five have played Arthur Clennam. One by one, they are: William Russell (1913) Born: April 12, 1884, the Bronx, N.Y. Died: February 18, 1929, Beverly Hills, CA Original Name: William Lerche Wives: Charlotte Burton (1917-1921 div.) Helen Ferguson No Children Buried at Forest Lawn Glendale, Glendale, CA Langhorn Burton (1920) Born: December 25, 1872, Somersby, Lincolnshire Died: December 6, 1949, London Wife: Marjorie Chard-no children Mathias Wieman (1934) Born:June 23, 1902, Osnabruck, Germany Died:December 3, 1969,Zurich, Switzerland Wife: Erika Meingast (from January 11, 1926- December 3, 1969)no children Moved to Switzerland after World War II. Sir Derek Jacobi(1987) Born:October 22, 1938, Leytonstone, Essex lifetime bachelor-four godchildren Other Dickens Work: The Chimes-Narrator, The Old Curiosity Shop (2007) Charles Dickens' England Matthew Macfadyen (2008) Born:October 17, 1974 Great Yarmouth, Norfolk Scottish Ancestry-birth name David Matthew Macfadyen Wife: Keeley Hawes- two children: Maggie and Ralph mother actress and drama teacher (Sep 26, 2009 | post #25)

Little Dorrit Nominated 'Most Emmy's Ever' for Masterpiece

That is true. Though I do feel Derek should have been given a bit of a chance. Was it Dustin Hoffman who won the Best Actor Oscar in 1988? Derek did win a Best Actor award for AC from the Evening Standard Awards. And yes, Arthur got the girl. That has made it pleasurable writing the Little Dorrit sequel, though I just wonder what people will think of it from reading or (hopefully) watching the film (Sep 23, 2009 | post #82)

Little Dorrit Nominated 'Most Emmy's Ever' for Masterpiece

As to being snubbed, it's happened before. Derek Jacobi got ignored with the same role in the 1988 Oscar nominations (when the only person recognized was Alec Guinness) even when the poor thing "acted his heart out". Real acting seems to be the problem. And, then, there is still some people who consider Arthur Clennam a boring, lifeless character... GRRRR!!!! (Sep 21, 2009 | post #65)

PBS airs Dickens 'Little Dorrit' on Masterpiece

Whatever comes out at the Emmys, I can at least assure you of something: Matthew is part of Dickensian film history of being one of only six men to play the part of Arthur Clennam on film. (Sep 19, 2009 | post #21)

PBS airs Dickens 'Little Dorrit' on Masterpiece

Just returned to Topix today. Topix has been rather evil to me the past few months. Like if I was missed... (Sep 18, 2009 | post #19)

little dorrit plot

If you had not noticed the Victoria Park Mystery series on this forum, I added a new twist to the story. It proves that if you want to rewrite the parentage of a child, make sure ALL of their relatives are dead- and none left alive to tell the story to the child later grown into a man. (Sep 18, 2009 | post #51)

Chapter 12: Stranger in the Yard The cook Anne having the freedom to go out and purchase food for the family, thus fills the family's need that day at the poulterer's shop. Housecleaning in progress, and visit by Caroline to the Works. Attending of pet pigeon by children, and arrangements for dinner. Also notes on what Caroline is studying at the ladies' school, which she tells while visiting Arthur at the Works. Arthur will meet with the children after work, and plans to have dinner with them. (Jul 20, 2009 | post #38)

Chapter 11:A Night Out Amy being engaged at her sister's house, Arthur has to make arrangements regarding the children. After work he collects the children and takes them to a nearby eating-house for dinner. Note this is a amenity Arthur had rarely enjoyed since his marriage. Description of room occupied by family (families being given separate rooms to eat in those days) and Barnacle caricatures which are so pleasing to Arthur. After dinner, meeting with Amy late at night at home regarding the next day. (Jul 20, 2009 | post #37)

Chapter 10:Secret Visit to Victoria Park Arthur takes a horse and rides to Victoria Park, being out on account of a errand. Inside the Park, the horse is turned out to graze as Arthur visits the murder site. He is looking for new evidence, or any evidence previously missed. He finds something and picks it up. After cleaning, the object is revealed to be a pin, which is worn in a man's cravat. Arthur wonders on how the pin got there, with suspicion the murderer may have dropped it. Arthur fetches the horse and returns to the Yard, and meets with daughters, and pin immediately identified with Abner Sessant. They go to police station, where the pin, as well as the daughters' information, is given to the police. (Jul 20, 2009 | post #36)

Chapter 9: Revealing of Secret The Lady Sessant comes to see Arthur, and has something important to tell him. She reveals herself as being his aunt, the older sister of Arthur's real mother. She tells the circumstances behind his birth and the relationship of her sister and Arthur's dad, and then Mrs.Clennam. All of this comes as a great shock to Arthur, and he is nearly weeping as the Lady Sessant finishes her story. Before she leaves, the Lady Sessant reaffirms protection of her family (to Arthur). Will kindly answer questions if this is confusing... (Jul 16, 2009 | post #35)

Chapter 8:Daughter's Investigation Fanny Clennam is now fully recovered and takes her part in what is now a murder investigation. Having participated in a police interview with her sister Caroline, Fanny walks to a nearby church where the murder victim- one Payne Merdle- is kept. Fanny notes the condition of the body, and then walks to Victoria Park, where the murder had occurred. Fanny makes a investigation there, and learns she had been tracked by Mr.Pancks, and then Arthur. After returning home, the police are given new evidence as well as commentary from Fanny. Worries that the murder site is being tampered, and notes on Fanny's skill in investigation. (Jul 15, 2009 | post #34)

Chapter 7:News of Assistance Arthur, now recovered, rides out to the Sessant house, as well as work elsewhere. Notes that he had been able to breed his mare Bluebird, and that the mare is expected to deliver a foal soon. Arthur arrives at the Yard on a rainy evening, and Amy goes out to meet him. After tending to the horse, Arthur and Amy go inside, where he notes Richard Sessant is wanting employment at the Works, as well as help in the investigation. Afterward,as Arthur is dry and settled, news comes in of murder. (Jul 14, 2009 | post #33)

Chapter 6: Sickness in the Family The ladies' school is closed because of a outbreak of scarlet fever, of which the younger girl Fanny is infected. Fanny is being tended carefully, and Arthur cuts the girl's hair (at the time a treatment for the fever). Arthur later gets his dinner, and checks on Fanny during the evening. Caroline still has her regrets, but Amy tells her that she knows Caroline was forced into disobedience and did not act on her own behalf. Caroline sleeping with Little Arthur, as Fanny must be alone. A week later, Fanny is recovering. Arthur focuses on looking after Fanny. (Jul 13, 2009 | post #32)

Chapter 5: Revenge? The partner, Mr.Sampson, comes to attend Arthur, and assistance being sent for. Arthur is placed in his bed, and examined by a doctor. Caroline notes the attacker as being her former escort. The police are informed of the attack, and begin a investigation. Caroline provides information to the police. Arthur's injury is slight, but he will be in pain for several days. Arrival of pigeon- a gift from friends of the family in France. (Jul 11, 2009 | post #31)