Little Women (1970)

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1 Season

October 25, 1970

English

Drama

Synopsis

Little Women is a 1970 BBC television miniseries, based on Louisa May Alcott's 1868-69 two-volume novel of the same name about four sisters who come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War. The third BBC adaptation of the novel, the nine-part series is often considered—while not particularly widely acknowledged—one of the more faithful adaptations.

Network

BBC One

Episodes

Part 1

Oct 25, 1970

25 min

The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.

Part 2

Nov 1, 1970

25 min

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Part 3

Nov 8, 1970

25 min

Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.

Part 4

Nov 15, 1970

25 min

Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.

Part 5

Nov 22, 1970

25 min

Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.

Part 6

Nov 29, 1970

25 min

Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.

Part 7

Dec 6, 1970

25 min

Amy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.

Part 8

Dec 13, 1970

25 min

Jo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.