Synopsis
Oliver has rebelled against his treatment at Mr Sowerby's and run away to London.
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 1985
- Type: Adaptation of Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 1
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 1
Adapted for screen by Alexander Baron and directed by Gareth Davies, this version follows Dickens' novel more closely than many others.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 2
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Oliver has shocked the workhouse guardians by asking for more gruel. They decide to get rid of the rebel by making him an apprentice.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 3
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 3
Oliver has rebelled against his treatment at Mr Sowerby's and run away to London.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 4
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Dodger has enticed Oliver into Fagin's criminal gang.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 5
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 5
Oliver has been rescued from a life of crime and then recaptured by Fagin.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 6
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 6
Oliver is forced by Fagin to go on a burglary with Bill Sikes.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 7
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 7
Bill Sykes has left Oliver for dead. Badly wounded he is arrested as the burglar's accomplice.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 8
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Oliver has been befriended by Mrs Maylie and her adopted daughter. But Rose is suddenly struck down by a dangerous fever.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 9
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Harry's arrival has aided Rose's recovery but Mrs Maylie still won't allow their marriage.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 10
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 10
Monks has destroyed the last clue to Oliver's identity, but Nancy has warned Rose of the danger.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 11
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 11
Mr Brownlow, now reunited with Oliver, has joined with the Mayflies to defeat Monk's conspiracy.
Oliver Twist (1985) | Episode 12
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Sikes has killed Nancy for trying to save Oliver. Fagin has disbanded his gang as the police close in on the murderer.
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