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Little Women | Masterpiece

Top row, left to right: Willa Fitzgerald as Meg, Kathryn Newton as Amy, Annes Elwy as Beth Bottom row: Maya Hawke as Jo
Courtesy of MASTERPIECE on PBS, BBC and Playground

Sun. May 13 & 20, 8pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Loved by generations of women worldwide, Little Women is a truly universal coming of age story, as relevant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.

As engaging today as in 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s story follows sisters Jo (Maya Hawke), Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Beth (Annes Elwy), and Amy (Kathryn Newton), who, together with Laurie (Jonah Hauer- King), journey to adulthood. The cast also includes Emily Watson, Angela Lansbury, Dylan Baker, and Michael Gambon.

May 13 | Part One

With their father away at war, sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March come to terms with their new life, alongside their mother, Marmee. The girls make friends with Laurie, the new boy next door.

May 20 | Part Two

The March family fears the worst when Mr. March falls ill. As circumstances change for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, the family must come together to face their most difficult challenge yet.

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