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The Invisible Woman

British biographical drama from BBC Films, adapted from Claire Tomalin's book. At the peak of his career, Charles Dickens meets a young actress who soon becomes his muse and mistress.

1 hour, 41 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 May 202522:10
BBC Four

Credits

Ellen 'Nelly' Ternan/Wharton RobinsonFelicity Jones
Charles DickensRalph Fiennes
Catherine TernanKristin Scott Thomas
Wilkie CollinsTom Hollander
George Wharton RobinsonTom Burke
Reverend BenhamJohn Kavanagh
Catherine DickensJoanna Scanlan
Caroline GravesMichelle Fairley
Maria TernanPerdita Weeks
EffieCharlotte Hope
Charley DickensMichael Marcus
DirectorRalph Fiennes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 22 Oct 201621:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sat 22 Oct 201622:00
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sun 27 Dec 202000:40
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sun 19 Dec 202123:45
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Wed 1 May 202422:00
    BBC Four
  • Thu 8 May 202522:10
    BBC Four

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