Little Women

Little Women

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.

Drama

Seasons

1. Part 1

Air Date: 1970-10-25

The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.

2. Part 2

Air Date: 1970-11-01

3. Part 3

Air Date: 1970-11-08

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

4. Part 4

Air Date: 1970-11-15

Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.

5. Part 5

Air Date: 1970-11-22

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

6. Part 6

Air Date: 1970-11-29

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

7. Part 7

Air Date: 1970-12-06

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.

8. Part 8

Air Date: 1970-12-13

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.

9. Part 9

Air Date: 1970-12-20

Beth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1970-10-25

Episodes

9 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

BBC

BBC