May Alcott’s book Little Women has stayed relevant over the decades due to its universal theme. The coming of age story of March sisters is as much a celebration of family relationships as it is about struggle to forge one’s individual identity. The new Little Women TV Series on BBC One tries to capture this sentiment in its new drama
Little Women TV Series Cast
The three part series is directed by Vanessa Caswill captures the journey of young girls as they become women and the choices they make along the way. The book is adapted for the series by Heidi Thomas. The three parts will be aired on consecutive nights starting on the Boxing Day.
Little Women (2017)
Developed By: Heidi THomas
Directed BY: Vanessa Caswill
Cast: Willa Fitzgerald, Maya Hawke, Annes Elwy, Kathryn Newton, Dylan Baker
Network: BBC One
Air Date: 26 December 2017 8 PM
Little Women TV Series Plot
Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters: Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Jo (Maya Hawke), Beth (Annes Elwy), and Amy (Kathryn Newton) on their journey from childhood to adulthood while their father (Dylan Baker) is away at war.
Under the guidance of their mother Marmee (Emily Watson), the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss and marriage. Accompanied by the charming boy next door Laurie Laurence (Jonah Hauer-King), their cantankerous wealthy Aunt March (Angela Lansbury) and benevolent neighbour Mr. Laurence (Michael Gambon), Little Women is a coming-of-age story that is as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.
Little Women TV Series Trailer
Watch this trailer of Little Women TV Series on BBC One and tell us if yuo like this new adaptation of the novel.
Little Women TV Series Episode Guide
Can’t wait to find out what’s happening in the March sisters’ lives, take a peek with our Little Women TV Series episode guide.
Episode 1
Learning to appreciate the smaller things in life, the sisters strike up a friendship with their charming new neighbour Laurie, and his tutor John Brooke.
When the holidays are over Meg and Jo return to work so that they can provide for the family. By the new year, Amy and Jo are clashing over an invitation to the theatre and a rash act of revenge, until a life-threatening event encourages them to put their differences aside.
In the summer Beth struggles to overcome her social anxiety, while Meg grows closer to John.
As autumn of 1862 sets in, the family receives the terrible news: Mr March has been taken ill in an army hospital in Washington D.C. The girls anxiously await news of their father’s fate, as their mother Marmee, accompanied by John, rushes to his side.
Episode 2
Together they face unrequited love, hurtful rumours and trouble at school. But when Beth falls dangerously ill, Laurie sends for Marmee to return home.
Relief sweeps over the family when Beth recovers and Mr. March returns home for Christmas. Jo hears promising news about her writing, while Meg and John Brooke’s relationship develops.
The family holds a joyous wedding ceremony, but Jo grows anxious: the future for her and her loved ones seems fraught with challenges.
Episode 3
Amy is chosen over Jo to accompany Aunt Carroll’s daughter on a tour of Europe.
A distraught Jo flees to New York to pursue her career, where she meets the kind Professor Bhaer. But devastating news from home cuts her adventure short.
As their paths cross in Europe, Amy and Laurie’s friendship develops into something more. The family reunites upon Amy’s return, which is made more joyful by unexpected news and a surprise visitor.
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