Episode 3

Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.

Starring Alex Jennings, Claire Rushbrook and Katy Cavanagh.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London.

Originally published in monthly parts, Charles Dickens's novel appeared in one volume in 1848.

Omnibus of episodes 11 to 15 of 20 parts dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens …. Alex Jennings
Dombey …. Robert Glenister
Alice …. Claire Rushbrook
Mr Carker …. Adrian Lukis
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Florence …. Abigail Hollick
Harriet .... Katy Cavanagh
Mrs Brown .... Geraldine James
Captain Cuttle .... Trevor Peacock
Mrs Skewton .... Fenella Fielding
Feenix .... Bertie Carvel
Susan .... Nadine Marshall
Harriet. .... Katy Cavanagh
Toots .... Sam Pamphilon

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Directed by Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007.