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Charles Dickens

Radio adaptations of Dicken's classic English literature.

Radio 4 Extra,35 episodes

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Sketches by Boz - Series 2
Love and Oysters
Meeting an oyster seller sparks disruption for orderly John Dounce. Stars David Calder.
05 Jul 1999,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 2
The Steam Excursion
Mr Percy Noakes, a friend to all until he is undone by the organisation of a river trip.
12 Jul 1999,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 2
Sentiment
After an MP's daughter arrives at finishing school, a romantic attachment comes to light.
19 Jul 1999,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 2
The Boarding House
Mrs Tibbs owns a respectable establishment, until the arrival of a mysterious new lodger.
26 Jul 1999,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 2
Horatio Sparkins
The socially ambitious Maldertons are elated when a mystery suitor courts their daughter.
02 Aug 1999,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 1
The Tuggses at Ramsgate
It seems that money can't buy you love. Starring Nicholas Farrell and Christopher Hancock.
01 Sep 1998,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 1
The Bloomsbury Christening
The arrival of a baby boy is good news, but not for miserable bachelor Nicodemus Dumps.
08 Sep 1998,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 1
The Great Winglebury Duel
Alexander Trott finds it is possible to become betrothed in very trying circumstances.
15 Sep 1998,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 1
The Private Theatricals or Mrs Joseph Porter
The British love for amateur dramatics takes over a household with farcical results.
22 Sep 1998,30 mins
Sketches by Boz - Series 1
Mr Watkins Tottle
A shy, middle-aged bachelor meets the woman of his dreams - can there be a happy ending?
29 Sep 1998,30 mins
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story for Christmas, starring Ralph Richardson.
09 Dec 2022,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
1. I Fall Into Disgrace
The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.
14 Sep 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
2. I Begin Life On My Own Account
The boy's new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.
21 Sep 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
3. Betsey Trotwood
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative. Stars Miriam Marolyes.
28 Sep 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
4. The Question of My Future
David and Steerforth's trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.
05 Oct 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
5. Good and Bad Angels
David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth.
12 Oct 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
6. The Beginning of a Long Journey
Emily runs away with Steerforth, and David makes a proposal.
19 Oct 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
7. Wickfield and Heep
David takes a job with his old headmaster, and Dora is feeling worried.
26 Oct 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
8. Mischief
As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.
01 Nov 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
9. My Beloved Dora
Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep, and Dora's health causes concern.
09 Nov 1991,60 mins
The Personal History of David Copperfield
10. I Have Loved You All My Life
As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future. Stars Gary Cady.
16 Nov 1991,60 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
The New Pupil
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
Town And Todgers
The Pecksniffs visit London and have a meeting with Martin Chuzzlewit.
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
Banished
America beckons for Martin Chuzzlewit - but what of Pinch and Mary?
14 Apr 2022,54 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
Hail Columbia
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
The Valley Of Eden
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
The Anglo Bengalee
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
Brother and Sister
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,56 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
Secret Service
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins
Martin Chuzzlewit
The Mark Of Cain
Martin Chuzzlewit is a rich man, but paranoid that people are trying to steal his money
14 Apr 2022,57 mins