Nicholas Nickleby

1977 NR 5h 30m 7.2

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

After the death of his father, Nicholas Nickleby along with his sister Kate and their mother find themselves in difficult conditions. They relocate to London in the hope that Uncle Ralph Nickleby, a successful businessman, will help them out but he proves to be difficult and cold towards his relatives. Nicholas sets off on a series of adventures starting as a school master for the one-eyed Wackford Squeers. He soon escapes the school and in the company of his new friend Smike, joins a theater group in Portsmouth. Good fortune befalls him when he meets the Cheerybles who offer him stable employment. His uncle has taken a severe dislike to the boy however and goes out of his way to make life difficult for him.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Mar 27, 1977

On the death of his father, Nicholas Nickleby travels to London with his moth...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Apr 3, 1977

In London, Kate Nickleby has settled in quite well into her new job. She acts...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Apr 10, 1977

Nicholas seeks out the assistance of his uncle's clerk Newman Noggs who quick...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Apr 17, 1977

Nicholas and Smike leaves the theater company and return to London. He's no s...

Episode 5 Part 5

5. Part 5

Aired: Apr 24, 1977

Smike escapes with the help of an old friend and makes his way to Newman Nogg...

Episode 6 Part 6

6. Part 6

Aired: May 1, 1977

Madeline's wedding day arrives and her father is having second thoughts. Ralp...

Info about Nicholas Nickleby

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama