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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Part 1The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.25m2E2Part 225m3E3Part 3Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.25m4E4Part 4Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.25m5E5Part 5Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.25m6E6Part 6Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.25m7E7Part 7Amy 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.25m8E8Part 8Jo 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.25m9E9Part 9Beth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.25m
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