Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate.

Starring Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis.

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
Florence .... Abigail Hollick
Alice …. Claire Rushbrook
Susan .... Nadine Marshall
Harriet .... Katy Cavanagh
Mr Carker …. Adrian Lukis
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Toots …. Sam Pamphilon

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen

Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole.

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