In the BBC miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House, Gillian Anderson takes on the role of Lady Dedlock. The story revolves around a long-running legal case known as Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which has left many lives in ruin. Anderson's performance as Lady Dedlock is hauntingly beautiful, capturing the character's secrets and inner turmoil. Her portrayal earned her critical acclaim and a BAFTA nomination.