New series 1/4. In 1842 Charles Dickens embarked on 3 road trip across America. Armed with the notes from his journey, actress Miriam Margolyes retraces his steps and reflects on how the USA has since changed. The Passage Out. Following her transatlantic voyage to New York, Miriam sets out for Boston. Director Christopher Swan ; Producer Richard Shaw
Revised repeats from BBC4 Part eight of Charles Dickens 's Bleak House is at 8pm Thursday on BBC1