The mystery of Edwin Drood, Episode 1

The Resource The mystery of Edwin Drood, Episode 1
Label
The mystery of Edwin Drood, Episode 1
Title number
Episode 1
Statement of responsibility
by Charles Dickens ; screenplay by Gwyneth Hughes ; produced by Lisa Osborne ; directed by Diarmuid Lawrence ; BBC Productions, Masterpiece co-production
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Genre
Language
eng
Summary
Charles Dickens tragically died before he completed The Mystery of Edwin Drood. In this bold and refreshing take on the novel, acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes imagines how the story might have ended. It is 1842 and local choirmaster John Jasper hides a dark secret that plagues his dreams. Jasper is obsessed with the beautiful Rosa, who is engaged to his beloved orphan nephew Edwin Drood. The arrival of Helena and Neville Landless marks a turning point in all of their lives. Smitten by Rosa and instantly disliking Edwin, the hot-tempered Neville struggles to hide his feelings. In a drug-fuelled moment, Jasper sees an opportunity to make his dreams reality. He can murder Edwin, blame Neville and claim Rosa for himself. The next morning Edwin is missing and Neville is under suspicion. Did Jasper go through with his plan?
Member of
Characteristic
videorecording
Language note
In English
PerformerNote
Matthew Rhys, Rory Kinnear, Alun Armstrong, Julia McKenzie, Ron Cook, Sacha Dhawan, Freddie Fox, Ian McNiece, Tamzin Merchant, Amber Rose Revah
Runtime
53
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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