Synopsis
Dodger has enticed Oliver into Fagin's criminal gang.
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1985
- Type: Adaptation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Adapted for screen by Alexander Baron and directed by Gareth Davies, this version follows Dickens' novel more closely than many others.

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Oliver has shocked the workhouse guardians by asking for more gruel. They decide to get rid of the rebel by making him an apprentice.

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Oliver has rebelled against his treatment at Mr Sowerby's and run away to London.

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Dodger has enticed Oliver into Fagin's criminal gang.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 5
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Oliver has been rescued from a life of crime and then recaptured by Fagin.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 6
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Oliver is forced by Fagin to go on a burglary with Bill Sikes.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 7
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Bill Sykes has left Oliver for dead. Badly wounded he is arrested as the burglar's accomplice.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 8
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Oliver has been befriended by Mrs Maylie and her adopted daughter. But Rose is suddenly struck down by a dangerous fever.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 9
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Harry's arrival has aided Rose's recovery but Mrs Maylie still won't allow their marriage.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 10
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Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy has warned Rose of the danger.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 11
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Mr Brownlow, now reunited with Oliver, has joined with the Mayflies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.

Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 12
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Sikes has killed Nancy for trying to save Oliver. Fagin has disbanded his gang as the police close in on the murderer.

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