David Copperfield (1991)

Based on David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

An all-star radio dramatisation in ten-parts by Betty Davies, starring Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady.

Access

Licence: ERA Licence required

Content

Type: Adaptation
Channel: BBC Radio 4
Duration: 56'33''
Broadcast date: 1991

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Literary Resource

More episodes from this series

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 2

1991 | 56'29''

The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship. Stars Sheila Hancock, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 3

1991 | 56'26''

The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Margolyes, David Bamber and Gary Cady.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 4

1991 | 56'23''

David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Gary Cady and Timothy Spall.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 5

1991 | 56'34''

David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 6

1991 | 56'09''

Emily runs away with Steerforth, and David makes a proposal. Stars Timothy Spall, Joanna Myers and Phil Daniels.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 7

1991 | 56'34''

David takes a job with his old headmaster, and Dora is feeling worried. Stars Phil Daniels, Gary Cady and Joanna Myers.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 8

1991 | 57'09''

As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Phil Daniels.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 9

1991 | 56'00''

Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern. Stars Phil Daniels and Sheila Hancock.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 10

1991 | 54'50''

As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Gary Cady.

David Copperfield (1991) | Episode 10

1991 | 54'50''

As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Gary Cady.

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