Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife.

Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister.

The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London.

Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens …. Alex Jennings
Dombey …. Robert Glenister
Mr Carker .... Adrian Lukis
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Floy .... Abigail Hollick
Susan .... Nadine Marshall
Rob .... Lloyd Thomas

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2007. Show less