Great Expectations (Jab)

Arguably one of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is the author of such literary masterpieces as A Tale of Two Cities (1859), A Christmas Carol (1843), David Copperfield (1850), and The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1839), among many others. Dickens' s indelible characters and timeless stories continue to resonate with readers around the world more than 130 years after his death. Dickens was born in 1812 and died in 1870.

HUGH LAURIE makes his living as a writer, actor, director and musician. The Golden Globe-winning star of "House, M.D.", is also well-known for his role in the comedy "Blackadder" and his iconic performance as Bertie Wooster in "Jeeves and Wooster".