David Copperfield

David Copperfield

TV-PG Limited Series 1974 · 6 eps · ★ 5.8 · Drama

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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.

Created by Hugh Whitemore

Network: BBC One

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Patience Collier Betsey Trotwood
Ian Hogg Daniel Peggotty
David Troughton Ham Peggotty
Lala Lloyd Meg Gummidge
David Yelland David Copperfield
Timothy Bateson Richard 'Mr Dick' Babley
Arthur Lowe Wilkins Micawber
Pat Keen Clara Peggotty
Anthony Andrews James Steerforth
Jacqueline Pearce Rosa Dartle
Peter Bourke Tommy Traddles
Martin Jarvis Uriah Heep

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