[2] Unlike most television series of the 1950s, the complete serial survived and, in 2017, was released to DVD by Simply Media.
[3] All episodes were originally either broadcast live or recorded on 405 line black and white videotapes, with 35mm film inserts for exterior scenes.
Although the original recordings for the studio and location work no longer exist, the series was telerecorded, and 16mm film copies have survived intact.
On the series DVD release, Archive Television Musings wrote "Lacking the visual sweep of the later adaptations, this version of Bleak House has to stand or fall on the quality of its actors.
There are some fine central performances – Fairfax, Cruickshank and Jeavons especially – whilst...there's strength in depth from the supporting players with Timothy Bateson standing out.