David Copperfield
tv show
6 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired December 01, 1974
Genres:
Overview
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.
Part 6
Season 1 - Episode 6 - 1h 50m
Air Date
January 05, 1975
Overview
A gravely ill Dora has a special request of Agnes. David is soon a young widower and, unsure how to go forward, decides to go away for awhile. Tommy Traddles arrives with good news for all: thanks to Micawber, Mr Wickfield's situation is resolved though little money is left but Aunt Betsey has her funds returned. Micawber decides to emigrate to Australia, traveling with the Peggottys. Ham is found dead on the beach, having tried to rescue a man during a terrible storm. The man turns out to be Steerforth.
Guest Stars
Patience Collier
as
Betsey Trotwood
Pat Keen
as
Clara Peggotty
Ian Hogg
as
Daniel Peggotty
David Troughton
as
Ham Peggotty
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Lala Lloyd
as
Meg Gummidge
Anthony Andrews
as
James Steerforth
David Yelland
as
David Copperfield
Timothy Bateson
as
Richard 'Mr Dick' Babley
Arthur Lowe
as
Wilkins Micawber
Jacqueline Pearce
as
Rosa Dartle
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Peter Bourke
as
Tommy Traddles
Sheila Keith
as
Mrs Steerforth