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Nicholas Nickleby

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel starring Charlie Hunnam. Nicholas Nickleby and his family enjoy a comfortable life, until his father dies and the family is left penniless.

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel. Nicholas Nickleby and his family enjoy a comfortable life, until Nicholas's father dies and the family is left penniless. Nicholas, his sister and mother venture to London to seek help from their Uncle Ralph, but Ralph's only intentions are to separate the family and exploit them. Nicholas must outwit his cruel uncle to reunite with his sister and mother.

2 hours, 5 minutes

Last on

Fri 31 Dec 201013:05
BBC Two except Wales

Credits

Nicholas NicklebyCharlie Hunnam
Wackford SqueersJim Broadbent
SmikeJamie Bell
Kate NicklebyRomola Garai
Newman NoggsTom Courtenay
Ralph NicklebyChristopher Plummer
Madeline BrayAnne Hathaway
Mrs SqueersJuliet Stevenson
Sir Mulberry HawkEdward Fox
Vincent CrummlesNathan Lane
Mrs Crummles / Mr LeadvilleBarry Humphries
Mr FolairAlan Cumming
Charles CheerybleTimothy Spall
DirectorDouglas McGrath
WriterDouglas McGrath
AuthorCharles Dickens

Broadcasts

  • Boxing Day 200817:50
    BBC Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Sat 20 Mar 201017:25
    BBC Two except Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Fri 31 Dec 201013:05
    BBC Two Scotland, Northern Ireland & England only