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10. I Have Loved You All My Life

As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Miriam Margolyes, Sheila Hancock and Gary Cady.

Little Emily has been reunited with Mr Peggotty and Uriah's double-dealing has been revealed for all the world to see.

But for David there's tragic news about his beloved wife Dora.

Conclusion of the novel which Charles Dickens described as his "favourite child",

Starring Sheila Hancock, Miriam Margolyes and Gary Cady.

All-star dramatisation by Betty Davies.

David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady
Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margoyles
Wilkins Micawber ...... Harold Innocent
Mrs Micawber ...... Sheila Hancock
Peggotty ...... Maggie McCarthy
Emily ...... Joanna Myers
Mr Peggotty ...... David Burke
Agnes ...... Jane Whittenshaw
Dora ...... Maria Miles
Traddles ...... Mark Straker
Ham Peggotty ...... Timothy Spall
Mr Wickfield ...... Timothy Bateson
Steerforth ...... Andrew Wincott
Mrs Steerforth ...... Irene Sutcliffe
Rosa Dartle ...... Jenny Howe
David's mother ...... Susan Sheridan
Mr Murdstone ...... John Moffatt
Sophy ...... Petra Markham
Fisherman ...... Charles Millham
Coachman ...... Alan Barker
Boatman ...... Norman Jones

Tenor: Jeremy Taylor
Piano: David King

Producer Marilyn Imrie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991.

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1 hour

Last on

Sat 12 Nov 202203:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Jan 200911:00
  • Sat 17 Jan 200905:00
  • Fri 30 Jul 201010:00
  • Sat 31 Jul 201003:00
  • Fri 13 Jan 201210:00
  • Fri 13 Jan 201215:00
  • Sat 14 Jan 201203:00
  • Fri 31 Mar 201710:00
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  • Sat 1 Apr 201703:00
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  • Sat 12 Nov 202203:00