Our Mutual Friend

There is a notable BBC television adaptation of Our Mutual Friend from 1998, which is generally well-regarded for its faithfulness to the novel's intricate plot and character development.

Our Mutual Friend is often considered one of Dickens's more mature and darker novels, showcasing a heightened satirical edge and a more complex, less overtly sentimental view of society compared to some of his earlier, more optimistic narratives.

The novel was partly inspired by Dickens's fascination with the River Thames and the social issues surrounding it, particularly the practice of 'mudlarking' and the grim realities of poverty and class distinctions in Victorian London.