David Copperfield

TV series

David Copperfield

5.8/ 10· 5197450 min1 season · 6 episodes

A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships. A co-production with Time-Life Television Productions, the miniseries was first broadcast on BBC 1 in weekly parts from 1 December 1974 to 5 January 1975. It is the earliest BBC adaptation to exist in its entirety; the 1956 adaptation is completely lost, whilst only four of the 1966 adaptation's eight episodes are known to exist.

Created by
Hugh Whitemore

Seasons and episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

Ended
1

Miniseries

6 episodesDecember 1, 1974
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  1. 1
    S1 E1

    Part 1

    Dec 1, 197450 min

    Young David Copperfield is born to his recently widowed mother Clara and almost immediately disowned by his only living relative, Betsey Trotwood, who was expecting a girl. David has an enjoyable life with his mother and their cook-servant,

  2. 2
    S1 E2

    Part 2

    Dec 8, 197450 min

    With his mother gone, David is put to work by Murdstone. Rather than working in the counting house however, he is put to work cleaning empty wine bottles. He is introduced to Wilkins Micawber and moves into one of the spare rooms. Micawber,

  3. 3
    S1 E3

    Part 3

    Dec 15, 197450 min

    Having run into his old friend Steerforth, David meets his family and in turn invites Steerforth to accompany him to the seaside to visit the Peggottys. Seaforth is well received and they learn that Ham and Emily are engaged. Steerforth see

  4. 4
    S1 E4

    Part 4

    Dec 22, 197450 min

    Ham is heartbroken when he learns that Emily has run off with Steerforth. Daniel and David are angry to hear that Steerforth's involvement and David blames himself. Steerforth's mother offers little hope that her son will make a lady of her

  5. 5
    S1 E5

    Part 5

    Dec 29, 197450 min

    Now wed, Dora and David are experiencing the normal adjustment of married life. He would like her to exercise greater authority over the household, but she doesn't feel capable and displays little common sense. Aunt Betsey has an unexpected

  6. 6
    S1 E6

    Part 6

    Jan 5, 197550 min

    A gravely ill Dora has a special request of Agnes. David is soon a young widower and, unsure how to go forward, decides to go away for awhile. Tommy Traddles arrives with good news for all: thanks to Micawber, Mr Wickfield's situation is re

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How many seasons of David Copperfield are there?
David Copperfield has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
Will there be a new season of David Copperfield?
David Copperfield has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 5, 1975.
Who stars in David Copperfield?
David Copperfield stars Patience Collier, Ian Hogg, David Troughton, Lala Lloyd, David Yelland.

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