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Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancee Rosa drives him to destruction.

A period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens.

Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fianc茅e Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town, Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again.

1 hour, 58 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Diarmuid Lawrence
Executive Producer Anne Pivcevic
Writer Gwyneth Hughes
Author Charles Dickens
John Jasper Matthew Rhys
Princess Puffer Ellie Haddington
Rosa Bud Tamzin Merchant
Edwin Drood Freddie Fox
Revd Crisparkle Rory Kinnear
Miss Twinkleton Janet Dale
Mrs Crisparkle Julia McKenzie
Durdles Ron Cook
Mayor Sapsea Ian McNeice
Helena Landless Amber Rose Revah
Neville Landless Sacha Dhawan
Mr Grewgious Alun Armstrong

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