Matthew Macfadyen to star in BBC adaptaion of Charles Dickens 'Little Dorrit'

According to Topix/Matthew Macfadyen News, Matthew Macfadyen will star in a BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel "Little Dorrit" to commence production in April.

The official BBC press release explains:

Following in the triumphant footsteps of Cranford and Sense And Sensibility, Little Dorrit tells the story of the Dorrit family and the rich array of characters they encounter on their way from rags to riches and back again. They confirm Matthew's participation in this 13 part series to be viewed in the fall of 2008 on BBC 1.

Matthew Macfadyen (Spooks) is confirmed to play Arthur Clennam, with full casting to be announced at a later date.

Speaking of BBC, MM will also appear in BBC Series "Ashes To Ashes."

From the webpage of Hamilton Hodell and Matthew's agent Christian Hodell, Matthew Macfadyen is to appear in a Kudos Production/BBC spin off series from the popular "Life on Mars" series called 'Ashes to Ashes', airing February 2008 on BBC1. He is to portray the role of "Gil Hollis."