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The Old Curiosity Shop: Episode 5

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by Charles Dickens.
Dramatised in thirteen episodes by Constance Cox.

Wherein Dick Swiveller is persuaded to pursue the law, and Kit enters his new service. Nell and her Grandfather meet a remarkable woman named Mrs. Jarley.

Contributors

Author:
Charles Dickens
Dramatised by:
Constance Cox
Director:
Joan Craft
Music composed by:
Ron Grainer
Designer:
Fanny Taylor
Producer:
Douglas Allen
Kit Nubbles:
Ronald Cunliffe
Mrs Nubbles:
Megs Jenkins
Little Jacob:
Robert Cook
Quilp:
Patrick Troughton
Dick Swiveller:
Anton Rodgers
Mr Garland:
Philip Ray
Mrs Garland:
Helena McCarthy
Barbara:
Lilian Grassom
Nell Trent:
Michele Dotrice
Grandfather:
Oliver Johnston
Mrs Jarley:
Angela Baddeley
George:
Victor Platt
Sampson Brass:
Bryan Pringle
Sally Brass:
Patricia Jessel
Servant:
Fiona Duncan
Source: Radio Times

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