Oliver Twist (1962)

Duration: 25'35''

Synopsis

A 1962 BBC TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist, serialised in thirteen episodes. Due in part to its transmission at Sunday teatimes, the production proved to be controversial, with questions asked in Parliament and many viewer complaints over the brutal murder of Nancy by Bill Sikes in its eleventh episode.

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Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 2

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 2

1962 | 24'40''

The second episode of this adaptation by Constance Cox of the classic novel by Charles Dickens, starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 3

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 3

1962 | 24'44''

Episode three of the novel by Charles Dickens dramatised by Constance Cox, starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 4

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 4

1962 | 25'31''

Oliver purchases experience at a high price, but is better taken care of than he ever was before.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 5

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 5

1962 | 24'16''

Episode five of this adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 6

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 6

1962 | 26'01''

What becomes of Oliver Twist after he has been claimed by Nancy.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 7

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 7

1962 | 27'37''

Oliver is left for dead.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 8

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 8

1962 | 25'18''

Episode eight of this adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 9

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 9

1962 | 23'57''

The Artful Dodger gets into trouble.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 10

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 10

1962 | 26'30''

Episode ten of this dramatisation of the novel by Charles Dickens, starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 10

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 10

1962 | 26'30''

Episode ten of this dramatisation of the novel by Charles Dickens, starring Bruce Prochnik and Max Adrian.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 12

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 12

1962 | 21'37''

Monks and Brownlow meet at last.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 13

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 13

1962 | 25'32''

The last episode of this adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens.

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 1

Oliver Twist (1962) | Episode 1

1962 | 25'35''

A 1962 BBC TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist, serialised in thirteen episodes. Due in part to its transmission at Sun...
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