Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to?

Starring Robert Glenister, Abigail Hollick and Trevor Peacock.

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

Charles Dickens's novel first appeared in one volume in 1848.

Omnibus of the last five of 20 parts dramatised by Mike Walker.

Charles Dickens …. Alex Jennings
Dombey …. Robert Glenister
Edith …. Helen Schlesinger
Florence …. Abigail Hollick
Captain Cuttle .... Trevor Peacock
Mr Carker …. Adrian Lukis
Major …. Nicky Henson
Walter …. Joseph Arkley
Mrs Brown …. Geraldine James
Alice …. Claire Rushbrook
Susan …. Nadine Marshall
Toots …. Sam Pamphilon
Harriet …. Katy Cavanagh
Rob …. Lloyd Thomas

Other parts played by:

Ben Crowe
Alex Lanipekun
Simon Treves

Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen.

Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole

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