David Copperfield

BBC Radio’s dramatized version of Dickens’s classic story, starring Sheila Hancock, Miriam Margolyes and Timothy Spall. The cassettes are accompanied by a booklet about the author and the novel, and its place in literary history.

A ten-part dramatisation of the novel by Charles Dickens.

1. I Fall Into Disgrace
The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.

2. I Begin Life On My Own Account
The boy’s new life at boarding school brings both friendship and hardship.

3. Betsy Trotwood
The boy flees London in search of his only living relative.

4. The Question Of My Future
David and Steerforth’s trip to Yarmouth has unforeseen consequences.

5. Good And Bad Angels
David falls in love, and questions his friendship with Steerforth.

6. The Beginning Of A Long Journey
Emily runs away with Steerforth – and David makes a proposal.

7. Wickfield And Heep
David takes a job with his old headmaster – and Dora’s feeling worried.

8. Mischief
As Dora continues to struggle, David receives news about Emily.

9. My Beloved Dora
Mr Micawber confides in David about Uriah Heep – and Dora’s health causes concern.

10. I Have Loved You All My Life
As tragedy strikes, David is forced to contemplate his future.