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David Copperfield

A young orphan finds solace and connection in a world that seems to have forgotten them.

A TV mini-series adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, which follows the life of young David Copperfield as he navigates his childhood under the harsh care of the Murdstones, forms connections with the gentle Macawbers and the cunning Uriah Heep, and finds love and marriage with the indulged Dora.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part 1

1. Part 1

Aired: Oct 19, 1986

David Copperfield tells the story of his life that holds great happiness and ...

Episode 2 Part 2

2. Part 2

Aired: Oct 26, 1986

Mr. Murdstone has now entered the scene, forbidding David to associate with h...

Episode 3 Part 3

3. Part 3

Aired: Nov 2, 1986

Mr. Murdstone puts David to work in his London wine business. David boards wi...

Episode 4 Part 4

4. Part 4

Aired: Nov 9, 1986

The Micawbers are about to be taken to a debtor's prison. David decides to ru...

Episode 5 Part 5

5. Part 5

Aired: Nov 16, 1986

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

Episode 6 Part 6

6. Part 6

Aired: Nov 23, 1986

After meeting his old school friend Steerforth at an inn, David takes him on ...

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. Sp...

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 Steerforth....

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