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Modern re-telling of the Dickens classic. When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help.
When the death of Nicholas Nickleby leaves his family ruined and homeless, his son Nick turns to their wealthy, estranged uncle for help. Unbeknownst to Nick, his uncle Ralph has his own sinister plans for the Nicklebys. Separated from his family, Nick is sent off to work in Ralph's flagship care home, Dotheolds Hall - where he uncovers a dark secret at the heart of his uncle's business.
Last on
Mon 4 Mar 201317:15
BBC Two Northern Ireland
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Susan Breen |
| Director | David Innes Edwards |
| Writer | Joy Wilkinson |
| Nick | Andrew Simpson |
| Mrs Smike | Linda Bassett |
| Ralph | Adrian Dunbar |
| Kat | Jayne Wisener |
| Noggs | Jonathan Harden |
| Squeers | Mark McDonnell |
| Frannie | Hollie Taylor |
| Hawkovsky | Gerry O'Brien |
| Maddy | Caitlin Joseph |
| Mrs Nickleby | Bronagh Gallagher |
| Dr Brightside | Edward Peel |
| Verisopht | Laurence Kennedy |
| Mr Bhray | Ranjit Krishnamma |
| Maia | Yasmin Poppy Kaftar |
| Mr Cobbey | James Greene |
| Mrs Graymarsh | Barbara Adair |
| Mr Bolder | Howell Evans |
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