Dorrit, Dickens and Debtors

Michael T takes you inside the shadowy world of Little Dorrit, a BBC period drama that blends emotional depth, social critique, and slow-burn romance. From debtors’ prisons to government dysfunction, this episode explores how Dickens turned personal trauma into timeless storytelling. And why Victorian themes still resonate today. If you’ve ever felt trapped by systems or moved by personal resilience, this episode is for you.