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David Copperfield

Drama · 1974

Last aired: S1 E6, Episode 6 · 1975-01-05

David Copperfield is one of the greatest and most popular of Dickens works. Part-autobiography, part-fiction, it displays a narrative power and wealth of characterisation.

Cast

David Yelland David Copperfield

Martin Jarvis Uriah Heep

Arthur Lowe Wilkins Micawber

Anthony Andrews Steerforth

Patricia Routledge Mrs. Micawber

Liz Smith Mrs. Heep

David Troughton Ham Peggotty

Ian Hogg Dan Peggotty

PC Patience Collier Betsey Trotwood

Timothy Bateson Mr. Dick

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1974-12-01 · 55 min First part of the adaptation of one of Dickens most popular works.

E2 Episode 2 1974-12-08 · 55 min David's mother has died and his future rests in the hands of his stepfather, Mr. Murdstone, who has no love for him.

E3 Episode 3 1974-12-15 · 55 min David has been adopted by his Aunt Betsey and educated at her expense. At a coach station he meets by chance his old friend and protector, Steerforth.

E4 Episode 4 1974-12-22 · 55 min David, articled to a law firm, has fallen in love with Dora, his employer's daughter. Steerforth has been introduced to the Peggotty family and has run off with Em'ly.

E5 Episode 5 1974-12-29 · 55 min David and Dora are married and leading a happy life together. Uriah has been exploiting Mr. Wickfield, and David, learning of this, has made an enemy of Uriah by striking him.

E6 Episode 6 1975-01-05 · 55 min Dora's health is causing grave concern. Emily, deserted by Steerforth, has returned to England. Steerforth's whereabouts remain a mystery.

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