David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 2

Duration: 28'45''

Synopsis

Fatherless though he is, little David leads an idyllically happy life with his mother and his devoted nurse Peggotty. Then his mother marries Mr Murdstone.

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David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 1

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Ten episode series written by James Andrew Hall, directed by Barry Letts and produced by Terrance Dicks for the BBC. Nominated for a BAF...

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David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 3

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David's cruel stepfather Mr Murdstone has sent him away to school but the change is not for the better.

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 4

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After his mother dies David is taken away from school and put to work in Mr Murdstone's wine warehouse. He is sent to lodge with the ecc...

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 5

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1986 | 29'39''

David has run away and cast himself on the mercy of his aunt Betsey Trotwood who takes him in, defying the Murdstones.

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 6

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This week David has grown up and is about to enter world on his own when Steerforth reappears.

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David has fallen in love with Dora, the beautiful young daughter of his employer. Now after capturing her attention at her birthday part...

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 8

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With mysterious abruptness Steerforth has departed for a trip abroad. Mr Spenlow has discovered David's love letters to his daughter Dora.

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 9

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 9

1986 | 29'44''

Uriah Heep has revealed that he has designs on Agnes Wickfield and he and David have quarrelled savagely. David is still forbidden to se...

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 10

David Copperfield (1986) | Episode 10

1986 | 29'45''

David's life seems empty and meaningless. After a period of unhappy wanderings he returns home to the end of an old friendship and the ...
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