Dickens of London
Dickens of London

Dickens of London

1976 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 7.3 Drama

A 13-episode miniseries from Yorkshire Television, about Charles Dickens, by now an internationally renowned novelist, during an 1869 tour of America, looking back over his life.

A 13-episode miniseries from Yorkshire Television, about Charles Dickens, by now an internationally renowned novelist, during an 1869 tour of America, looking back over his life.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Mask

On his sickbed, an elderly Dickens recalls his life. He remembers his father John as someone who is a bit larger than li

EP 2

The Deed

Young Charles returns to his family in London at the end of term and is unlikely to return. He finds it hard to accept t

EP 3

Blacking

During his tour, Dickens meets Commissioner Wentworth and takes exception to New York city's jail. He recalls when, as a

EP 4

Love

In New York City, Dickens meets an ardent admirer, a Miss Baldwin, who reminds him of someone from his youth. As a young

EP 5

Success

In 1835, Dickens is working as a journalist and publishing stories wherever and whenever he can. He's still in love with

EP 6

Fame

Dickens proposes to Catherine, which she happily accepts. Kate, however, is frightened by the prospect of marriage and a

EP 7

Money

Dickens is doing quite well with a new illustrator for 'The Pickwick Papers', which is proving a great success. Meanwhil

EP 8

Possession

Dickens grows ncreasingly concerned at Catherine's deteriorating mental condition. Meanwhile, he continues his flirtatio

EP 9

Dreams

In New York, Dickens is invited to a sportsman's dinner, one of many such invitations that he regularly receives. He rec

EP 10

Magic

Charles is acting very strangely and his friends are worried, as he claims to be in love with Queen Victoria, upset that

EP 11

Nightmare

Dickens recalls his first visit to the United States in 1842, where he met Edgar Allan Poe. Kate, psychologically fragil

EP 12

Angel

Dickens recalls an 1842 trip to Montreal, where he and Kate performed onstage. Their return is a joyous one and they are

EP 13

Memories

In New York, Dickens reads 'A Christmas Carol' to a sold-out audience. He reminisces about his childhood, particularly t

Popular Cast

Roy Dotrice
Roy Dotrice
Charles Dickens / John Dickens