David Copperfield

Overview

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. Initially broadcast on BBC One from January to April 1966, only nine of the thirteen episodes are believed to still exist.

Created by Campbell Logan

Network

• BBC One

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Ian McKellen

  David Copperfield

  9 eps

• 

  Flora Robson

  Betsey Trotwood

  8 eps

• Tina Packer

  Dora Spenlow

  8 eps

• 

  Lila Kaye

  Clara Peggotty

  7 eps

• 

Themes

• based on novel or book
• victorian england
• miniseries
• orphan
• social injustice
• human relationship
• death of mother
• personal development
• 19th century
• workhouse

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