Episode 8
Episode 8 Little Dorrit
Mr Merdle's death sends shockwaves through London, as it transpires he had been fiddling his books. The thousands of people who invested in him now face financial ruin. One of those unfortunate people is Arthur who finds himself in the Marshalsea Prison for Debt. Rigaud re-emerges and reveals his full set of cards to Mrs Clennam.
About the Program
Little Dorrit
When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad, his curiosity is piqued by the presence in his mother's house of a young seamstress, Amy Dorrit. Mrs Clennam isn't usually given to charity, so why has she made an exception in taking on Amy? Arthur's quest to discover the truth takes him to the Marshalsea Prison for Debt. Here he meets and befriends Amy's father, William Dorrit.
Here’s your ticket to stream.
Stream the best of public television on demand with GPB Passport: MASTERPIECE dramas and mysteries, NOVA, Ken Burns documentaries, Finding Your Roots and more. Binge full seasons, get early access to new episodes before they air on television and catch up on programs you missed with this powerful donor benefit from GPB!