David Copperfield

1986 NR 30m 7.5

A gentle orphan discovers life and love in an indifferent adult world.

A TV mini-series adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, following the life of young Copperfield as he grows up under the care of the cruel Murdstones, travels to London where he meets the gentle Macawbers and the unctuous Uriah Heep, and falls in love with and marries the pampered Dora.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Oct 19, 1986

On a seaside holiday with his wife and children David Copperfield looks back ...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Oct 26, 1986

Mr Murdstone has appointed his sister Jane as housekeeper and David is forbid...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Nov 2, 1986

After the death of David's mother Mr. Murdstone takes David out of school and...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Nov 9, 1986

Arriving home from work one evening, David finds that the Micawbers are about...

Episode 5 Part 5

5. Part 5

Aired: Nov 16, 1986

Aunt Betsey sends David to public school where during term time he lives with...

Episode 6 Part 6

6. Part 6

Aired: Nov 23, 1986

After meeting his old schoolfriend Steerforth at an inn, David takes him on a...

Episode 7 Part 7

7. Part 7

Aired: Nov 30, 1986

David has fallen in love with Dora, the young daughter of his employer Mr Spe...

Episode 8 Part 8

8. Part 8

Aired: Dec 7, 1986

Ham reveals the news that his bride-to-be, Emily, has run away with Steerfort...

Episode 9 Part 9

9. Part 9

Aired: Dec 14, 1986

After the death of Mr Spenlow, Dora and David marry. Traddles enters the Law ...

Episode 10 Part 10

10. Part 10

Aired: Dec 21, 1986

After Dora's death, David's life seems empty and meaningless. After a period ...

Info about David Copperfield

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama