Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
First part of the adaptation of one of Dickens most popular works.
E02
Episode 2
David's mother has died and his future rests in the hands of his stepfather, Mr. Murdstone, who has no love for him.
E03
Episode 3
David has been adopted by his Aunt Betsey and educated at her expense. At a coach station he meets by chance his old friend and protector, Steerforth.
E04
Episode 4
David, articled to a law firm, has fallen in love with Dora, his employer's daughter. Steerforth has been introduced to the Peggotty family and has run off with Em'ly.
E05
Episode 5
David and Dora are married and leading a happy life together. Uriah has been exploiting Mr. Wickfield, and David, learning of this, has made an enemy of Uriah by striking him.
E06
Episode 6
Dora's health is causing grave concern. Emily, deserted by Steerforth, has returned to England. Steerforth's whereabouts remain a mystery.
Cast
David Yelland
as David Copperfield
Martin Jarvis
as Uriah Heep
Arthur Lowe
as Wilkins Micawber
Anthony Andrews
as Steerforth
Patricia Routledge
as Mrs. Micawber
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Heep
David Troughton
as Ham Peggotty
Ian Hogg
as Dan Peggotty
Patience Collier
as Betsey Trotwood
Timothy Bateson
as Mr. Dick
