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Great Expectations

Author: Charles Dickens

Referenced in 2 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

September 14, 2025

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Discussed as the novel for which Dickens used Restoration House in Rochester as inspiration for Miss Havisham's 'Satis House.' Dominic mentions winning a school reading competition four years in a row with the opening of this novel.

July 21, 2022

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Referenced when discussing the character Pip visiting Mr. Jaggers' offices near Smithfield - 'And one of them is Pip in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, who, when he comes to London, goes to the offices of Mr. Jaggers.'