The idyllic childhood of a young boy is shattered when his widowed mother remarries.

First published in 1849, Charles Dickens described this novel as his "favourite child" with some events following his own life.

Stars Miriam Margolyes, Timothy Spall and Gary Cady.

All-star dramatisation in ten-parts by Betty Davies.

David Copperfield ...... Gary Cady
David's Mother ...... Susan Sheridan
Betsey Trotwood ...... Miriam Margolyes
Mr Murdstone ...... John Moffatt
Ham Peggotty ...... Timothy Spall
Mrs Gummidge ...... Mary Wimbush

Producer: Marilyn Imrie

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991. Show less