Dickensian

It's Christmas Eve and when Amelia and Arthur Havisham gather to hear the reading of their father's will, their lives are left in turmoil by it's unexpected contents.

The news of Jacob Marley's murder filters through the Christmas day celebrations and Inspector Bucket begins his investigation. At Satis House Amelia Havisham's mysterious rescuer appears again.

Bucket goes to see his old enemy Fagin, convinced he is involved in Marley's murder. Following a lead he goes after Fagin's henchman Bill Sikes.

At the Havisham New Year's Party, Amelia is delighted to see her brother Arthur but perturbed by the arrival of an uninvited guest. Meanwhile, Frances Barbary rekindles an old friendship and allows herself to hope it might be more.

Compeyson goes to desperate lengths to make Miss Havisham notice him and Martha Cratchit's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil by an unexpected knock at the door.

Bob Cratchit fights to clear his name and get home in time for his daughter's wedding but the evidence is stacked against him. Meanwhile, Compeyson's behaviour leaves Amelia confused but intrigued.